Hawks look to build on Owens Invitational Experience

Hawks volleyball traveled to Perrysburg, OH on Friday, for two days of competition against opponents from neighboring NJCAA regions. 

Saturday, September 4th, Hagerstown lost to St. Clair County in 4 sets, 16-25, 25-20, 20-25 and 16-25.   St. Clair County, out of NJCAA DII Region 12, is currenty 5-7 on the season, and went 2-2 for the tournament.  The College of DuPage, out of NJCAA DIII Region 4, won their match with the Hawks, 3-1, 18-25, 17-25, 25-21, 22-25, ending the tournament with a record of 3-1, and currently are 7-4 on the season.

On Sunday, the Hawks went 0-3 vs. NJCAA DIII, Region 12 host Owens Express, 21-25, 18-25, 7-25, 4-2 for the tournament and are 10-4 on the season.  Facing the NJCAA DII Region 12, #18 pre-season nationally ranked Jayhawks from Muskegon Community College , the Hawks lost in three sets, 17-25, 26-28, 18-25.

Madison Baker (7) had 88 tournament assists, Katie Morgan (13) had 27 kills and 7 aces, Jenna Shank (10) led with 43 digs, and Anniya Grantham (16) and Macie Chrisman (18) each had 9 blocks.

"I am not discouraged by these losses," stated Head Hawks Volleyball Coach, Becca Morgan.  "This tournament was a learning experience, and we now know the areas where we need to focus and work.  The girls fought and were coachable, and I am excited to see the growth we will have this year."

The Hawks open at home, tomorrow, September 8th, against the Anne Arundel Community College Riverhawks, starting at 6:00 p.m.