Good Luck Indian Volleyball
PAC Indians Volleyball Team Sets Themselves In The Right Direction
by Keely Boker (editors: Andrea Klaassen, Joe Hopkins, Joy Herman, & Chase Boeve)
PAC took a win on October 5, after facing the Manson Northwest Webster Cougars (8-8). The Indians entered the night having a record of 13-9, so there was a good chance of them winning the three set match. Elizabeth Ricke (SR) was the leading spiker with a total of 4; with Leah Aljets (JR), Jocelyn Johnson (SR), and Kaylee Shivers (SO) each having three kills for the team. Allison Devereaux (JR) also contributed to the team by totaling 2 spikes. PAC’s serving was pretty close to top notch when their serving percentage added up to 95%. The leading server, Delaney Ehn (SO), stacked up 24 serves for the Indians. Senior, Jocelyn Johnson was the top digger (17) of the night with Jill Vonnahme (SR) following with 14 digs. Sarah Powers (SO) wasn’t far behind with a total of 13 digs. The team played very well and everyone contributed to the win. The Indians are looking forward to their next matches which open the Twin Lakes Conference Tournament.
by Keely Boker (editors: Andrea Klaassen, Joe Hopkins, Joy Herman, & Chase Boeve)
PAC took a win on October 5, after facing the Manson Northwest Webster Cougars (8-8). The Indians entered the night having a record of 13-9, so there was a good chance of them winning the three set match. Elizabeth Ricke (SR) was the leading spiker with a total of 4; with Leah Aljets (JR), Jocelyn Johnson (SR), and Kaylee Shivers (SO) each having three kills for the team. Allison Devereaux (JR) also contributed to the team by totaling 2 spikes. PAC’s serving was pretty close to top notch when their serving percentage added up to 95%. The leading server, Delaney Ehn (SO), stacked up 24 serves for the Indians. Senior, Jocelyn Johnson was the top digger (17) of the night with Jill Vonnahme (SR) following with 14 digs. Sarah Powers (SO) wasn’t far behind with a total of 13 digs. The team played very well and everyone contributed to the win. The Indians are looking forward to their next matches which open the Twin Lakes Conference Tournament.
PAC Volleyball Topples the Titians
by Jace Davidson
The PAC volleyball team defeated the GTRA Titans with a final score of 3-1 in Graettinger last Tuesday. Through the first two sets the Indians spilt with the Titans and were tied at 1-1. Then they gathered around one another and buckled down to win the next two sets. All of the sets were close, but the Indians managed to take the win. Classmates, Sarah Powers and Delaney Ehn, were huge contributors in the win. Powers lead the team with 26 digs on the night, and was second with the most successful serves (17). Ehn was not far behind with 22 digs while leading the team with a total of 19 assists. Overall, the Indians fought through adversity and got the win.
by Jace Davidson
The PAC volleyball team defeated the GTRA Titans with a final score of 3-1 in Graettinger last Tuesday. Through the first two sets the Indians spilt with the Titans and were tied at 1-1. Then they gathered around one another and buckled down to win the next two sets. All of the sets were close, but the Indians managed to take the win. Classmates, Sarah Powers and Delaney Ehn, were huge contributors in the win. Powers lead the team with 26 digs on the night, and was second with the most successful serves (17). Ehn was not far behind with 22 digs while leading the team with a total of 19 assists. Overall, the Indians fought through adversity and got the win.
Indians Finish 1-1 in Triangular
by Joe Hopkins
On Thursday, September 21, the Indians faced off against the SCC Titans and the Southeast Valley Jaguars in a triangular at Gowrie. They were 1-1 on the night losing to the Titans, 1-3, while defeating the Jaguars, 3-2. The Indian’s record now stands at 12-9.
Starting the night off, the Indians played against the Titans. The Indians came close in all sets, but fell just short of the victory. Jocelyn Johnson (SR) had 13 kills, 19 digs, 2 aces, and was 22/24 from the service line. Leah Aljets (SO) had 3 kills, 25 assists, 11 digs, 4 blocks, and was 9/10 serving. Jill Vonnahme (SR) finished the game with 13 kills, 9 digs, 1 ace, and was 13/14 serving. It was a great effort from all of the Indian girls against the Titans.
The second match of the night was against the Southeast Valley Jaguars. Jill Vonnahme had another great game with 11 kills, 21 digs, 5 aces, and was 18/19 serving. Jocelyn Johnson had 9 kills, 27 digs, 2 blocks, 3 aces, and was 22/22 from the service line. Delaney Ehn (SO) and Leah Aljets led team with aces, Delaney had 17, and Leah finished with 20. This was another great effort by all of the girls, resulting in an Indian victory.
by Joe Hopkins
On Thursday, September 21, the Indians faced off against the SCC Titans and the Southeast Valley Jaguars in a triangular at Gowrie. They were 1-1 on the night losing to the Titans, 1-3, while defeating the Jaguars, 3-2. The Indian’s record now stands at 12-9.
Starting the night off, the Indians played against the Titans. The Indians came close in all sets, but fell just short of the victory. Jocelyn Johnson (SR) had 13 kills, 19 digs, 2 aces, and was 22/24 from the service line. Leah Aljets (SO) had 3 kills, 25 assists, 11 digs, 4 blocks, and was 9/10 serving. Jill Vonnahme (SR) finished the game with 13 kills, 9 digs, 1 ace, and was 13/14 serving. It was a great effort from all of the Indian girls against the Titans.
The second match of the night was against the Southeast Valley Jaguars. Jill Vonnahme had another great game with 11 kills, 21 digs, 5 aces, and was 18/19 serving. Jocelyn Johnson had 9 kills, 27 digs, 2 blocks, 3 aces, and was 22/22 from the service line. Delaney Ehn (SO) and Leah Aljets led team with aces, Delaney had 17, and Leah finished with 20. This was another great effort by all of the girls, resulting in an Indian victory.
Indians Go 1-1 at Home
by Chase Boeve
On Tuesday, September 19, the PAC Indian volleyball team took on the Algona Bulldogs and the Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Cowgirls in Pocahontas.
The Indians started their night off against the 3A Algona Bulldogs. Senior Jocelyn Johnson led the Indians with 22 digs, 8 kills, an assist, and was 11/11 for serving. Jill Vonnahme (SR) had 5 kills, 11 kills, and was 4/5 on serves. Delany Ehn (SO) also recorded a kill and 14 assists. The girls won the first set 25-20, lost their second set 25-27, and then lost the last battle in a tight third set, 9-15.
The Indians bounced back after a tough loss to the Bulldogs with a HUGE win over 24-7 Clarion-Goldfield-Dows. The girls won the first set 25-19, lost the second 16-25, and had a thrilling 15-12 victory in the final set to secure the win. Allison Devereaux (JR) had 6 kills and recorded a block and dig each. Elizabeth Rickie had 8 kills, 2 kills, 2 aces, and was 11/11 serving for the Indians.
This Thursday the Indians will take on the ranked 29-5 South Central Calhoun Titans and then the 10-10 Southeast Valley Jaguars.
by Chase Boeve
On Tuesday, September 19, the PAC Indian volleyball team took on the Algona Bulldogs and the Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Cowgirls in Pocahontas.
The Indians started their night off against the 3A Algona Bulldogs. Senior Jocelyn Johnson led the Indians with 22 digs, 8 kills, an assist, and was 11/11 for serving. Jill Vonnahme (SR) had 5 kills, 11 kills, and was 4/5 on serves. Delany Ehn (SO) also recorded a kill and 14 assists. The girls won the first set 25-20, lost their second set 25-27, and then lost the last battle in a tight third set, 9-15.
The Indians bounced back after a tough loss to the Bulldogs with a HUGE win over 24-7 Clarion-Goldfield-Dows. The girls won the first set 25-19, lost the second 16-25, and had a thrilling 15-12 victory in the final set to secure the win. Allison Devereaux (JR) had 6 kills and recorded a block and dig each. Elizabeth Rickie had 8 kills, 2 kills, 2 aces, and was 11/11 serving for the Indians.
This Thursday the Indians will take on the ranked 29-5 South Central Calhoun Titans and then the 10-10 Southeast Valley Jaguars.
Indians Compete in Fort Dodge Tournament
The PAC Indians traveled to Fort Dodge on Saturday, September 16, 2017, to compete in the Fort Dodge Tournament. The Indians played hard against all four opponents and finished the day 1-3. The Indians were able to defeat an outstanding Des Moines Christian team 2-0. This was a big win for the Indians. The Indians served 92% as a team on the day, with Jill Vonnahme (SR) leading the way serving 100% for the tournament. Delaney Ehn (SO) lead the team in assists 3 of 4 games with Leah Aljets taking the lead in the fourth game. Jocelyn Johnson (SR), Elizabeth Ricke (SR), Allison Devereaux (JR) and Jill Vonnahme (SR) all paced the Indians with multiple kills during each match. The Indians look forward to continuing regular season action as they face non-conference opponents Clarion-Goldfield-Dows and Algona Tuesday on their home court.
The PAC Indians traveled to Fort Dodge on Saturday, September 16, 2017, to compete in the Fort Dodge Tournament. The Indians played hard against all four opponents and finished the day 1-3. The Indians were able to defeat an outstanding Des Moines Christian team 2-0. This was a big win for the Indians. The Indians served 92% as a team on the day, with Jill Vonnahme (SR) leading the way serving 100% for the tournament. Delaney Ehn (SO) lead the team in assists 3 of 4 games with Leah Aljets taking the lead in the fourth game. Jocelyn Johnson (SR), Elizabeth Ricke (SR), Allison Devereaux (JR) and Jill Vonnahme (SR) all paced the Indians with multiple kills during each match. The Indians look forward to continuing regular season action as they face non-conference opponents Clarion-Goldfield-Dows and Algona Tuesday on their home court.
Indians Go 1-1 at Triangular
by Lynette Nesbitt
The Indians competed against Newell Fonda and Alta Aurelia on September 14, 2017. The Indians won against the Mustangs, going 3-1, and lost to Alta going 0-3. The Indians had 86/91 successful serves against the Mustangs. Jocelyn Johnson (SR) had 21/24 serves, 4 of them being aces. Jill Vonnahme had a perfect serving game, going 14/14 serves, 2 of them being aces. Delaney Ehn (SO) had an impressive 20 assists. Jocelyn Johnson (SR) had 13 kills, while Jill Vonnahme (SR) had 12. The Indians lost the first game 19-25, but then won the rest 25-17, 25-11, and then 25-21.
The Indians fought hard against Alta-Aurelia going 18-25, 21-25, and then 18-25 again. The Indians served 53/59 successful serves and Jocelyn Johnson (SR) had a perfect scoring game with 16/16 serves, 3 of those being aces. Elizabeth Ricke (SR) also had a very good serving game serving 12/13 serves with 2 aces. Jocelyn Johnson (SR) had 7 kills and 14 digs. The Indians fought a good fight and will quickly recover.
by Lynette Nesbitt
The Indians competed against Newell Fonda and Alta Aurelia on September 14, 2017. The Indians won against the Mustangs, going 3-1, and lost to Alta going 0-3. The Indians had 86/91 successful serves against the Mustangs. Jocelyn Johnson (SR) had 21/24 serves, 4 of them being aces. Jill Vonnahme had a perfect serving game, going 14/14 serves, 2 of them being aces. Delaney Ehn (SO) had an impressive 20 assists. Jocelyn Johnson (SR) had 13 kills, while Jill Vonnahme (SR) had 12. The Indians lost the first game 19-25, but then won the rest 25-17, 25-11, and then 25-21.
The Indians fought hard against Alta-Aurelia going 18-25, 21-25, and then 18-25 again. The Indians served 53/59 successful serves and Jocelyn Johnson (SR) had a perfect scoring game with 16/16 serves, 3 of those being aces. Elizabeth Ricke (SR) also had a very good serving game serving 12/13 serves with 2 aces. Jocelyn Johnson (SR) had 7 kills and 14 digs. The Indians fought a good fight and will quickly recover.
PAC With The Win
by Joy Herman & Keely Boker
The PAC Indians finished with a 3-1 score on September 12, against the WBM Wolverines. Halfway through the games the Indians had some trouble working together, but they made a come back for the third game to win the match. Jocelyn Johnson (SR) had a total of 12 kills for the team. Jill Vonnahme (SR) had a 95% serve efficiency. Sophomore, Delaney Ehn had 4 aces to score big for the Indians. Sarah Powers (SO) had 15 digs to help out the Indians. Elizabeth Ricke (SR) had 4 total blocks to keep the other team from scoring. All together the team had 37 kills against WBM. The games kept the Indians supporters on their feet, but luckily the Indians brought it together to get a win. The Indians are looking forward to their next game against Alta- Aurelia and Newell Fonda in Newell.
by Joy Herman & Keely Boker
The PAC Indians finished with a 3-1 score on September 12, against the WBM Wolverines. Halfway through the games the Indians had some trouble working together, but they made a come back for the third game to win the match. Jocelyn Johnson (SR) had a total of 12 kills for the team. Jill Vonnahme (SR) had a 95% serve efficiency. Sophomore, Delaney Ehn had 4 aces to score big for the Indians. Sarah Powers (SO) had 15 digs to help out the Indians. Elizabeth Ricke (SR) had 4 total blocks to keep the other team from scoring. All together the team had 37 kills against WBM. The games kept the Indians supporters on their feet, but luckily the Indians brought it together to get a win. The Indians are looking forward to their next game against Alta- Aurelia and Newell Fonda in Newell.
The Indians Face ELC and Storm Lake St. Mary's
by Joe Hopkins & Chase Boeve
On Tuesday, September 5, the Pocahontas Area Indians faced off against the Estherville Lincoln Central Midgets. Jocelyn Johnson (SR) led the team with 17 digs and 11 kills. She was 17 for 18 on serving for the night. Leah Aljets(JR) had the highest amount of assists with 15. She also had 2 kills and was 9 for 12 on serving. Jill Vonnahme had 16 digs along with 9 kills and was 16 for 16 on serving. The Indians kept the ranked Midgets close, but fell short of the win in the 5th set falling 17-19.
On Thursday, September 7, the Indians faced off against Storm Lake St. Mary. The Indians dominated the Panthers winning all three sets 25-19, 25-16, and 25-18. Senior Jocelyn Johnson was the star of the night with 11 kills, 13 digs, 1 blocks, 3 aces, and was 11/11 on serving. Leah Aljets (JR) and Delaney Ehn (SO) both combined for all 30 of the Indians assists.
The Indians are now 7-3. They face off West Bend-Mallard this Tuesday and play both the Alta Aurelia Warriors and the Newell-Fonda Mustangs on Thursday in Fonda. The Indians will also be competing in the Fort Dodge Tournament this weekend.
by Joe Hopkins & Chase Boeve
On Tuesday, September 5, the Pocahontas Area Indians faced off against the Estherville Lincoln Central Midgets. Jocelyn Johnson (SR) led the team with 17 digs and 11 kills. She was 17 for 18 on serving for the night. Leah Aljets(JR) had the highest amount of assists with 15. She also had 2 kills and was 9 for 12 on serving. Jill Vonnahme had 16 digs along with 9 kills and was 16 for 16 on serving. The Indians kept the ranked Midgets close, but fell short of the win in the 5th set falling 17-19.
On Thursday, September 7, the Indians faced off against Storm Lake St. Mary. The Indians dominated the Panthers winning all three sets 25-19, 25-16, and 25-18. Senior Jocelyn Johnson was the star of the night with 11 kills, 13 digs, 1 blocks, 3 aces, and was 11/11 on serving. Leah Aljets (JR) and Delaney Ehn (SO) both combined for all 30 of the Indians assists.
The Indians are now 7-3. They face off West Bend-Mallard this Tuesday and play both the Alta Aurelia Warriors and the Newell-Fonda Mustangs on Thursday in Fonda. The Indians will also be competing in the Fort Dodge Tournament this weekend.
Indians Go 4-1 at St. Edmond Tournament
by Chase Boeve & Lynette Nesbitt
The Pocahontas Area Indians competed last weekend in the the St. Edmond Volleyball Tournament. They went 4-1 on Saturday. The Indians served off against the Southeast Valley Jaguars. The Indians won the first set 21-15, lost the second 12-21, and took the game in the third set 15-12. Jadyn Peterson (FR) led the Indians serving, going 12-12. The Indians, in total, got 42-45 successful serves. Jocelyn Johnson (SR) led the Indians in kills, with twenty-one. Johnson also had an impressive 15 attack attempts and also 6 digs and 7 serves. Jill Vonnahme, (SR) had a great game with an ace, 6 successful serves, 4 digs, and 5 kills.
The second game the Indians played was a loss. The Indians faced the Bishop Garrigan Golden Bears. The Indians started off strong, winning the first game 21-15. In the second set, the Indians lost 19-21. In the tiebreaker, the Indians lost 14-16. Jocelyn Johnson was 14/14 with successful serves and also had 9 kills and 12 digs. Delaney Ehn, (SO) had 11 impressive assists and 8/10 successful serves. Jill Vonnahme had 21 attack attempts and 5 kills.
The Indians bounced back after their loss to the Golden Bears with a 2 set victory over St. Edmond. Leah Aljets (JR) was the star of the game with 12 assists, 4 digs, 2 blocks, and was 2 for 2 on kills. Delany Ehn (SO) was 12/12 on serving with 7 assists and 4 digs.
The Indians won another game against Aplington Parkersburg, starting off 21-16, then 7-21, and lastly, 16-14. Both Leah Aljets and Delaney Ehn got 8/9 serves successfully, 2 of those being aces by Aljets. The Indians had 39/42 succesful serves. The seniors, Jill Vonnahme and Jocelyn Johnson, had 16 and 13 attack attempts. Allison Devereaux (JR) also had 12 attack attempts. Devereaux had 4 kills against The Falcons. Jill Vonnahme also had an impressive 7 digs, and Johnson, nine. The Indians ended up defeating the Falcons.
The Indians lost their first set to the Webster City Lynx, but bounced back, winning both sets to get the victory over the Lynx. The first set went 22-20, the second, 21-18, and the third, 15-12. Senior, Elizabeth Ricke, and Junior, Leah Aljets, were the serving queens of the match. Together they had 23 succesful serves and 8 aces. Also, Jocelyn Johnson went 10/11 for serves. The team's total successful serves were 49/55, including 9 aces. The team had 18 total kills all together, and 15 assists.
The Pocahontas Area Indians increase to 5-1 on the season after the annual St. Edmond tournament. Next week they will face off against the 0-1 Sioux Central Rebels on Tuesday and then the 4-5 East Sac Raiders on Thursday.
by Chase Boeve & Lynette Nesbitt
The Pocahontas Area Indians competed last weekend in the the St. Edmond Volleyball Tournament. They went 4-1 on Saturday. The Indians served off against the Southeast Valley Jaguars. The Indians won the first set 21-15, lost the second 12-21, and took the game in the third set 15-12. Jadyn Peterson (FR) led the Indians serving, going 12-12. The Indians, in total, got 42-45 successful serves. Jocelyn Johnson (SR) led the Indians in kills, with twenty-one. Johnson also had an impressive 15 attack attempts and also 6 digs and 7 serves. Jill Vonnahme, (SR) had a great game with an ace, 6 successful serves, 4 digs, and 5 kills.
The second game the Indians played was a loss. The Indians faced the Bishop Garrigan Golden Bears. The Indians started off strong, winning the first game 21-15. In the second set, the Indians lost 19-21. In the tiebreaker, the Indians lost 14-16. Jocelyn Johnson was 14/14 with successful serves and also had 9 kills and 12 digs. Delaney Ehn, (SO) had 11 impressive assists and 8/10 successful serves. Jill Vonnahme had 21 attack attempts and 5 kills.
The Indians bounced back after their loss to the Golden Bears with a 2 set victory over St. Edmond. Leah Aljets (JR) was the star of the game with 12 assists, 4 digs, 2 blocks, and was 2 for 2 on kills. Delany Ehn (SO) was 12/12 on serving with 7 assists and 4 digs.
The Indians won another game against Aplington Parkersburg, starting off 21-16, then 7-21, and lastly, 16-14. Both Leah Aljets and Delaney Ehn got 8/9 serves successfully, 2 of those being aces by Aljets. The Indians had 39/42 succesful serves. The seniors, Jill Vonnahme and Jocelyn Johnson, had 16 and 13 attack attempts. Allison Devereaux (JR) also had 12 attack attempts. Devereaux had 4 kills against The Falcons. Jill Vonnahme also had an impressive 7 digs, and Johnson, nine. The Indians ended up defeating the Falcons.
The Indians lost their first set to the Webster City Lynx, but bounced back, winning both sets to get the victory over the Lynx. The first set went 22-20, the second, 21-18, and the third, 15-12. Senior, Elizabeth Ricke, and Junior, Leah Aljets, were the serving queens of the match. Together they had 23 succesful serves and 8 aces. Also, Jocelyn Johnson went 10/11 for serves. The team's total successful serves were 49/55, including 9 aces. The team had 18 total kills all together, and 15 assists.
The Pocahontas Area Indians increase to 5-1 on the season after the annual St. Edmond tournament. Next week they will face off against the 0-1 Sioux Central Rebels on Tuesday and then the 4-5 East Sac Raiders on Thursday.
Indians Take Care of E-Hawks
by Jace Davidson & Mark Koezen
The Pocahontas Area Indians defeated the Emmetsburg E-Hawks here at Pocahontas last Thursday, winning 3-1. This group of girls worked well together and fought hard to get their win. Allison Devereaux lead the way with 12 kills on 22 attempts. Overall the team served well with a serving efficiency of 91%, with 5 players over 90% serving efficiency. The key for the Indians win was them playing together and putting up 33 assists on the night, led by Leah Aljets and Delaney Ehn. Both ended up with a team high 16 assists. Senior leader, Jocelyn Johnson, did a little bit of everything to make the Indians successful last Thursday night. Johnson was first on the team with digs (5), first with serving efficiency ( 100%), and second with aces (3). As you can see, the girls have had a good start to their season and hope to continue to make their season a success.
by Jace Davidson & Mark Koezen
The Pocahontas Area Indians defeated the Emmetsburg E-Hawks here at Pocahontas last Thursday, winning 3-1. This group of girls worked well together and fought hard to get their win. Allison Devereaux lead the way with 12 kills on 22 attempts. Overall the team served well with a serving efficiency of 91%, with 5 players over 90% serving efficiency. The key for the Indians win was them playing together and putting up 33 assists on the night, led by Leah Aljets and Delaney Ehn. Both ended up with a team high 16 assists. Senior leader, Jocelyn Johnson, did a little bit of everything to make the Indians successful last Thursday night. Johnson was first on the team with digs (5), first with serving efficiency ( 100%), and second with aces (3). As you can see, the girls have had a good start to their season and hope to continue to make their season a success.
