With playoffs starting, Kirkwood volleyball advances to the regional semifinals while going undefeated on the week. Next week Kirkwood will compete in the regional finals, and whoever the winner is will get an automatic bid to the National Tournament. Beginning next week both men’s and women’s basketball will begin.
Eagles Weekly is a weekly article that summarizes all six of Kirkwood’s athletics. In these articles you can read summaries of each game, and which student-athletes have been shining the most. At the bottom of the article, two athletes are chosen for the “Eagles of the Week” honor which is given to the two Eagles who shined the brightest for that edition.
Women’s Volleyball:
October 28
Southeastern Community College 0 at Kirkwood Community College 3
In the final regular season game, Kirkwood hosted its Sophomore Night against Southeastern Community College for a conference matchup. The Eagles won via sweep, and finished their regular season undefeated. Head coach Dave Brown believes this might be the first time in program history where this has happened. Sophomore setter Katie Scheckel led the team in kills, totaling 10. She also picked up 17 assists and six digs. Sophomores, libero Abbie Staats and setter Avery Knoop had strong defensive showing, with Knoop getting 13 digs and Staats with 12. Freshman outside hitter Bri Clark led the Eagles with three blocks.
Kirkwood: 25 25 25
Southeastern: 13 17 12
October 31
Southwestern Community College 0 at Kirkwood Community College 3
* Regional semifinals
Playoffs started for the Eagles on Halloween, where they started the Region 11-A Tournament semifinals against Southwestern Community College. Kirkwood triumphantly took down Southwestern in a short three sets. Advancing to the regional final on Nov. 4. Wazac led the effort tonight, leading the Eagles with 11 kills. Scheckel and Knoop both tallied double-digit assists. Scheckel also led Kirkwood with four service aces. Staats put up eight digs after a great defensive effort.
Kirkwood: 26 25 25
Southwestern: 10 13 14
Preseason matchups
*Preseason results for Kirkwood athletics are disclosed, as they are considered scrimmages instead of games. Full reviews will begin once teams’ regular seasons start.
October 27
Women’s Basketball: Kirkwood Community College vs. Wartburg College
Eagles of the Week
Carly Wazac: 6 sets, 18 kills, 4 blocks, 21 points, .484 kill percentage
With the playoffs officially beginning, Wazac’s rock-steady season did not slow down and she led the team in kills in the regional semifinals. In the two matches the Eagles played in, Wazac compiled 18 kills on a .484 kill percentage, alongside four blocks. The Eagles look to clinch a ticket to the National Tournament on Nov. 4, and it will take Wazac’s efforts to do so. This is Wazac’s sixth Eagle of the Week honors.
Madalyn Boyer: 5 sets, 2 kills per set, 5 blocks, 4 service aces
Similar to Wazac, Boyer has been a glue that has kept this Eagles team be as good as they have been. Her contributions as the starting middle hitter has consisted of a handful of blocks as well as strong serving. This was no different this week. Tallying five blocks and four services aces together this week. She also contributed to the offense, averaging two blocks per set. This is Boyer’s second Eagle of the Week honors.
Categories: Eagles Weekly, Sports
