Dodge City volleyball capped its first run through Jayhawk Conference play with a big home win over #7 Colby, coming in five sets: 25-23, 25-19, 19-25, 20-25, 15-11.
The Conquistadors snapped an eight-game losing streak against Colby with the win, improving to 18-5 overall and 7-1 in KJCCC action.
Starting the night, the Conqs jumped to 5-2 with an early ace by
Sunni Skipps and a kill by
Kayla Cantrill. The lead grew to 11-6 when Colby called a timeout in the first set, and the Trojans got within one point multiple times before tying the set at 23-23, but the Conqs scored the final two points to take it 25-23. The Conqs took an early lead in set two, but Colby responded to tighten the set; however, the Conqs stretched the lead as it continued, ultimately winning 25-19. Colby started the third set strong, going up 7-2 early, and the Conqs stayed on their heels throughout, falling 25-19 as they couldn't get back into the set. Trading points for quite some time to open the fourth set until Colby went on a 9-4 run to lead 16-11, leading to a 25-20 fourth set in favor of the Trojans. In the fifth set, the Conqs took control, going up 6-3 and then 11-5 before securing the match with a 15-11 fifth set.
A trio of Conqs tallied double-digit kills, with
Anete Celnova recording a double-double with 13 kills and 18 digs, while
Dora Csanyi added 13 kills on a .522 hitting percentage. Cantrill added 10 kills and nine digs,
Rian Muntaner finished with 16 digs, four assists, and three aces, and Skipps tallied 12 digs and five kills.
Chelsea Durbridge finished with 30 assists and six digs in the matchup.
The Conqs will enjoy some time off before jumping back into action on Saturday, October 3
rd, on the road in El Dorado against Butler at 2:00 pm.
