By: Mike Smith
Continuing to climb the rankings, the Dodge City volleyball team moved up another spot in the latest NJCAA Division I rankings, landing at #6 this week and matching the highest ranking in school history.
The Conquistadors picked up two more wins last week, both in three sets at home, beating Seward County and Cloud County. The 2-0 week improved the Conqs to 25-5 on the season and 14-1 in KJCCC action.
The Conqs' #6 ranking marks nine straight weeks in the polls, while two other KJCCC schools are ranked: Colby at #7 and Barton at #15.
This season, the Conqs average 11.44 kills per set and 10.49 assists per set, with a .227 hitting percentage, ranking second in the KJCCC. Defensively, the Conqs average 13.54 digs per set and 2.41 blocks per set. The Conqs lead the KJCCC in blocks per set and total blocks (251), as well as aces per set (2.13) and total aces (222).
The regular season ends on the road against #7 Colby on Wednesday, October 28
th at 6:30 pm, and then the Conqs turn their attention to the postseason as they will host a first-round playoff match on Wednesday, November 4
th at 6:30 pm.