STLCC Volleyball Competes at Marshalltown Invitational, Faces Tough Opposition

Marshalltown, IA — St. Louis Community College (STLCC) Volleyball faced a challenging weekend at the Marshalltown Invitational, where they played four competitive matches on September 6-7, 2024. Despite strong efforts, the Archers were unable to secure a victory, falling to tough opponents from Marshalltown Community College, Western Iowa Tech Community College, Coffeyville Community College, and Highland Community College.

Match 1: Marshalltown CC 3, STLCC 1 STLCC opened the tournament with a thrilling match against Marshalltown Community College. The Archers took the first set in a close 26-24 win, but Marshalltown responded with a powerful comeback, taking the next three sets 17-25, 12-25, and 15-25. Sydney Green led STLCC with 15 kills, while Kylee Ball added 13 kills. Setter Divana Hearne contributed 22 assists. Despite the strong individual performances, Marshalltown's .271 hitting percentage proved decisive.

Match 2: Western Iowa Tech CC 3, STLCC 0 In their second match, STLCC struggled to find their rhythm against Western Iowa Tech Community College, losing in straight sets 25-18, 25-16, and 25-11. Western Iowa Tech's offense was in top form, hitting at a .310 clip compared to STLCC's .036. Kylee Ball led the Archers with 7 kills, and Sydney Green added 5 kills and 10 digs, but it wasn't enough to overcome Western Iowa Tech's balanced attack.

Match 3: Coffeyville CC 3, STLCC 0 The third match saw STLCC up against Coffeyville Community College, another formidable opponent. Coffeyville dominated with set scores of 25-16, 25-20, and 25-21. STLCC hit at a negative percentage of -.091, while Coffeyville's consistent offense led them to a decisive win. Sydney Green again led STLCC with 4 kills and 9 digs, but Coffeyville's defense and offense were too strong.

Match 4: Highland CC 3, STLCC 0 In their final match, STLCC faced Highland Community College, who took control with a strong attacking performance to win in straight sets 25-22, 25-10, and 25-20. Highland's efficient .221 hitting percentage and solid defense were the key to their victory. Sydney Green continued to lead STLCC's offense with 16 kills, but the Archers struggled to find consistency against Highland's well-rounded team.

Despite the tough losses, STLCC showed resilience and flashes of strong play throughout the weekend. The Archers will look to build on these experiences as they continue their season and work toward improving their performance in upcoming matches.