Lancers Recap for 9/22
September 23, 2021 at 11:03 p.m.
Lancers Recap for 9/22
By Josh Neuhart-
GOSHEN, Ind. - Grace’s volleyball team rebounded with a needed road win on Wednesday.
The Lady Lancers topped Goshen 3-1 in Crossroads League play. Jenna Mueller had nine kills, and Katie Swanson had eight kills and three block assists to lead Grace’s attack.
The first set was hotly contested. The score was tied eight times, including several points late in the game.
With the score knotted at 22-22, Alisha Leffring put Grace on top 23-22 with a kill. After a Goshen error, Leffring teamed up with Katie Swanson for a block point to secure the opening set 25-22.
Grace’s offense had nine kills with eight errors in the first set. But Grace’s defense carried the win with Leffring accounting for four block assists.
The Maple Leafs (3-16, 0-8 CL) responded with their best offensive set of the match by far. Goshen had 12 kills with only two errors, leveling the match with a 25-20 win in the second set.
Grace roared back with a dominant third-set performance. Seven straight points gave Grace a massive 16-6 lead, ending with a pair of aces from Emily Peterson. The Lady Lancers (7-9, 2-6 CL) cruised to a 25-13 win, capped off by back-to-back kills from Anna Frey.
Early in the fourth set, strong serving from Grace Erwin gave the Lady Lancers a 6-0 spurt to take the lead for good. Erwin had an ace, and Swanson had a pair of kills during the run.
Goshen was unable to force a fifth set as the Lady Lancers maintained their lead en route to a 25-19 win. Mueller ended the match with a well-placed kill.
Grace was efficient on offense in the fourth set with 11 kills and two errors.
Gina Novotny paced Grace’s defense with 24 digs, and Erwin had 10 digs and two aces.
Frey finished with seven kills and 11 digs, and Leffring had 4 kills, 1 solo block and 4 block assists. Peterson tallied 9 assists, 4 aces and 4 digs, and Morgan Syoen had a team-high 18 assists to go along with six digs.
The Lady Lancers are back home on Friday for a 7 p.m. clash with Spring Arbor.
Men's XC Jumps into NAIA Top 35
WINONA LAKE, Ind. - The men's cross country team moved up the ranks in the NAIA polls, coming in at No. 19 after two strong performances to open the 2021 season. The ranking is believed to be the second highest in school history, trailing only a No. 15 ranking accomplished 19 years ago in 2002.
The Lancers have benefited from competition against several nationally-ranked squads. In meets at Indiana Wesleyan and Taylor, Grace trailed only teams ranked above them in the NAIA polls, including four currently mentioned in the top 10. The Lancers set a team record at Indiana Wesleyan with a 2:10.17 team time, which is the total time of the top five finishers.
"The ranking is a fantastic nod towards our men's team and all of their intentional work," said Coach Jake Poyner. "They're on a mission and I believe this only strengthens their resolve to prepare and strive for excellence."
The young men's team does not have a senior among its top seven runners, which features four juniors, a sophomore and a pair of freshmen.
On the women's side, Grace received votes in the NAIA polls and is currently listed at No. 36.
Next up for the Lancers will be the Greater Louisville Classic on October 2, a meet featuring strong competition from multiple college divisions.
GOSHEN, Ind. - Grace’s volleyball team rebounded with a needed road win on Wednesday.
The Lady Lancers topped Goshen 3-1 in Crossroads League play. Jenna Mueller had nine kills, and Katie Swanson had eight kills and three block assists to lead Grace’s attack.
The first set was hotly contested. The score was tied eight times, including several points late in the game.
With the score knotted at 22-22, Alisha Leffring put Grace on top 23-22 with a kill. After a Goshen error, Leffring teamed up with Katie Swanson for a block point to secure the opening set 25-22.
Grace’s offense had nine kills with eight errors in the first set. But Grace’s defense carried the win with Leffring accounting for four block assists.
The Maple Leafs (3-16, 0-8 CL) responded with their best offensive set of the match by far. Goshen had 12 kills with only two errors, leveling the match with a 25-20 win in the second set.
Grace roared back with a dominant third-set performance. Seven straight points gave Grace a massive 16-6 lead, ending with a pair of aces from Emily Peterson. The Lady Lancers (7-9, 2-6 CL) cruised to a 25-13 win, capped off by back-to-back kills from Anna Frey.
Early in the fourth set, strong serving from Grace Erwin gave the Lady Lancers a 6-0 spurt to take the lead for good. Erwin had an ace, and Swanson had a pair of kills during the run.
Goshen was unable to force a fifth set as the Lady Lancers maintained their lead en route to a 25-19 win. Mueller ended the match with a well-placed kill.
Grace was efficient on offense in the fourth set with 11 kills and two errors.
Gina Novotny paced Grace’s defense with 24 digs, and Erwin had 10 digs and two aces.
Frey finished with seven kills and 11 digs, and Leffring had 4 kills, 1 solo block and 4 block assists. Peterson tallied 9 assists, 4 aces and 4 digs, and Morgan Syoen had a team-high 18 assists to go along with six digs.
The Lady Lancers are back home on Friday for a 7 p.m. clash with Spring Arbor.
Men's XC Jumps into NAIA Top 35
WINONA LAKE, Ind. - The men's cross country team moved up the ranks in the NAIA polls, coming in at No. 19 after two strong performances to open the 2021 season. The ranking is believed to be the second highest in school history, trailing only a No. 15 ranking accomplished 19 years ago in 2002.
The Lancers have benefited from competition against several nationally-ranked squads. In meets at Indiana Wesleyan and Taylor, Grace trailed only teams ranked above them in the NAIA polls, including four currently mentioned in the top 10. The Lancers set a team record at Indiana Wesleyan with a 2:10.17 team time, which is the total time of the top five finishers.
"The ranking is a fantastic nod towards our men's team and all of their intentional work," said Coach Jake Poyner. "They're on a mission and I believe this only strengthens their resolve to prepare and strive for excellence."
The young men's team does not have a senior among its top seven runners, which features four juniors, a sophomore and a pair of freshmen.
On the women's side, Grace received votes in the NAIA polls and is currently listed at No. 36.
Next up for the Lancers will be the Greater Louisville Classic on October 2, a meet featuring strong competition from multiple college divisions.
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