KCC volleyball defeats Grace Bible JV in five sets

KCC volleyball player Hannah Landis prepares to serve the ball.

Kellogg Community College’s women’s volleyball team was back in winning form Tuesday with a win in five sets over Grace Bible College’s junior varsity team in Grand Rapids.

The Bruins took set one 25-17, set three 25-25 and set five 15-7; the Grace Tigers took set two 25-21 and set four 25-22.

KCC was led on the court by sophomore Hannah Landis (Three Rivers/Three Rivers High School, pictured above), who had 17 kills, 3 blocks and 10 digs; sophomore Kim Kusler (Battle Creek/Harper Creek High School), who had 12 kills, 4 block assists and 10 digs; and freshman Kameron Haley (Battle Creek/St. Philip Catholic Central High School), who had 29 digs, 3 aces and 3 kills.

“Nice to win a five-set match,” Head KCC Coach Tom VanWienen said. “Need to continue to work on our sustained energy the whole match. Big match tommorrow night at home against Ancilla!”

Tuesday’s win brings the Bruins’ overall record for the season so far to 9-3; the team’s conference record is 4-3.

KCC’s next match starts at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, at home at the Battle Creek Central Fieldhouse, 162 Champion St., Battle Creek, against conference opponent Ancilla College.

For more information about KCC’s women’s volleyball team, including a full season schedule, roster, results and photos of the team, visit www.kellogg.edu/volleyball