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l[ he Cougars had a strong showing throughout the NCCAA National

I t Volleyball Tournament in Ankeny, Iowa, winning all four matches

of their pool play. During the single-elimination tournament, the

team beat Nebraska Christian on Friday night and then won a hard-

fought contest against Simpson College on Saturday, placing the Lady

Cougars into the championship match against Providence College. Un­

fortunately, the team fell short of a championship title, but they fin­

ished with another outstanding season. This year’s second place finish

recorded the fourth runner-up finish along with four national champi­

onship titles for the volleyball team over the last

eight years. “In the end,” said Coach Denny, “the

ladies worked hard and improved tremendously

over the course of the season, which was demon­

strated by their strong showing at nationals.”

Jenny Goodson was named MVP of the tourna­

ment and along with Cindy Compton was

awarded First Team All-American. Kerri Lamborn

received an All-American Honorable Mention and

was named to the All-Tournament Team. Mindy

Tennison was this year’s scholar athlete. “We had

so much fun this season, and we definitely played

our best at nationals,” said Jenny. At the begin­

ning of the season, they didn’t think they’d make r

it to the final four, but they never gave up. They ‘

SENIOR CINDY COMPTON didn’t get discouraged even when they

were down in points. “1 was pleased,”
sets it up on the court during na­

tional competition. The team’s said Coach Denny. The team finished

four seniors provided encour­

agement and strength when with a record of 35-15 and was 15-3

needed. during the last month of the season.

JANELLE BORDEAN STAYS

strong for her team through the

national tournament. According

to teammate Katie Keyes,

Janelle and others on the bench

were able to step up and play

hard in crucial times.