{"id":83186,"date":"2024-11-05T08:37:42","date_gmt":"2024-11-05T14:37:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?p=83186"},"modified":"2024-11-05T14:30:36","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T20:30:36","slug":"volleyball-wins-final-home-matches-to-stay-in-miaa-hunt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?p=83186","title":{"rendered":"Volleyball wins final home matches to stay in MIAA hunt"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Story by MAYAN PAZ Photos by DANIELA SALINAS and RORY MOORE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Tiger Media Network<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the first time this season, the Fort Hays volleyball team (4-8,12-9) won an MIAA matchup at&nbsp; Gross Memorial Coliseum, defeating Newman University (0-12, 3-23) with a 3-1 win to start their weekend, and continued with an impressive performance and a convincing 3-0 weep against Pittsburg State University (5-7, 10-12). With the two wins, the Tigers moved to the ninth spot in the MIAA standings. FHSU is only one game behind Pittsburg State and Central Missouri, as only eight teams will make it to the MIAA Tournament.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tigers have struggled at home during MIAA play after having to move their training sessions at the beginning of the season outside of the Gross Memorial Coliseum due to maintenance work. This past weekend was their last opportunity to register home wins, Against Newman, the Tigers lost the first set 25-22 but came back with a decisive 25-14 in the second and followed with 25-22 and 27-25 set victories. Gracie Rains led the Tigers with 18 kills and 19.5 points on the offensive side, and Kirsten Evans led the defense with 17 digs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe haven&#8217;t been home much at all, and so this was a big weekend for us, especially with it being our last home matches,\u201d said FHSU Head Coach Jessica Wood-Atkins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"476\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-83177\" data-id=\"83177\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1101vb-009.jpg?resize=790%2C476\" 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data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"591\" height=\"788\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-83182\" data-id=\"83182\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1101vb-004.jpg?resize=591%2C788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1101vb-004.jpg?w=591 591w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1101vb-004.jpg?resize=195%2C260 195w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1101vb-004.jpg?resize=113%2C150 113w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 591px) 100vw, 591px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"442\" height=\"787\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-83180\" data-id=\"83180\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1101vb-006.jpg?resize=442%2C787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1101vb-006.jpg?w=442 442w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1101vb-006.jpg?resize=146%2C260 146w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1101vb-006.jpg?resize=84%2C150 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 442px) 100vw, 442px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"514\" height=\"788\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-83181\" data-id=\"83181\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1101vb-005.jpg?resize=514%2C788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1101vb-005.jpg?w=514 514w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1101vb-005.jpg?resize=170%2C260 170w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1101vb-005.jpg?resize=98%2C150 98w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 514px) 100vw, 514px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"594\" height=\"793\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-83179\" data-id=\"83179\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1101vb-007.jpg?resize=594%2C793\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1101vb-007.jpg?w=594 594w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1101vb-007.jpg?resize=195%2C260 195w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1101vb-007.jpg?resize=112%2C150 112w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"518\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-83178\" data-id=\"83178\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1101vb-008.jpg?resize=790%2C518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1101vb-008.jpg?resize=1024%2C671 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1101vb-008.jpg?resize=370%2C243 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1101vb-008.jpg?resize=150%2C98 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1101vb-008.jpg?resize=768%2C503 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1101vb-008.jpg?w=1068 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>On Saturday, the Tigers played Pittsburg State for senior day, with two seniors being recognized: Jessica Saunders, a graduate assistant for the coaching staff and a javelin thrower for the track team, and Claire Olson, a right-side hitter and one of the leaders of the team.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Olson, it was a special day; not only did she get to play at home for the final time, but she was also excellent throughout the game, scoring 13.5 points with 12 kills. The last one will be one to remember.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tigers had the match point in their hands as the ball moved back from the Gorillas&#8217; side of the net to the Tigers&#8217; side. As soon as the Tigers gained control of the ball with the first touch, there was a sense of anticipation in the arena. The second touch set the ball to the right side of the net, and in perfect timing, Olson emerged, soared toward it, and with her left hand spiked the ball and placed it between the Pitt State defenders, securing the win for the Tigers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt was an amazing feeling. I was glad that I got the opportunity to hit that last point and get the win for my team. For sure,\u201d Olson said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"622\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-83160\" data-id=\"83160\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102VB_001.jpg?resize=790%2C622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102VB_001.jpg?resize=1024%2C806 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102VB_001.jpg?resize=330%2C260 330w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102VB_001.jpg?resize=150%2C118 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102VB_001.jpg?resize=768%2C605 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102VB_001.jpg?w=1026 1026w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The Fort Hays State University women&#8217;s Volleyball team runs onto the court at Gross Coliseum for their game against the Pittsburg State Gorillas.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"509\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-83176\" data-id=\"83176\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102VB_002.jpg?resize=790%2C509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102VB_002.jpg?resize=1024%2C660 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102VB_002.jpg?resize=370%2C239 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102VB_002.jpg?resize=150%2C97 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102VB_002.jpg?resize=768%2C495 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102VB_002.jpg?w=1225 1225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The Tigers huddle up for pep talk before the game.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"608\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-83175\" data-id=\"83175\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_003.jpg?resize=790%2C608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_003.jpg?w=1020 1020w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_003.jpg?resize=338%2C260 338w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_003.jpg?resize=150%2C115 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_003.jpg?resize=768%2C591 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Right Side Hitter Claire Olson is greeted by her teammates as her name is announced.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"511\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-83174\" data-id=\"83174\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_006.jpg?resize=790%2C511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_006.jpg?resize=1024%2C663 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_006.jpg?resize=370%2C240 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_006.jpg?resize=150%2C97 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_006.jpg?resize=768%2C497 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_006.jpg?w=1209 1209w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Fort Hays takes on Pittsburg State.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"711\" height=\"795\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-83173\" data-id=\"83173\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_007.jpg?resize=711%2C795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_007.jpg?w=711 711w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_007.jpg?resize=233%2C260 233w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_007.jpg?resize=134%2C150 134w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Both teams huddle up in between plays.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"529\" height=\"789\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-83172\" data-id=\"83172\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_008.jpg?resize=529%2C789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_008.jpg?w=529 529w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_008.jpg?resize=174%2C260 174w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_008.jpg?resize=101%2C150 101w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 529px) 100vw, 529px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Ashlyn Reeves deflects a shot from the Gorillas with assistance from Caiya Stucky.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"788\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-83171\" data-id=\"83171\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_009.jpg?resize=550%2C788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_009.jpg?w=550 550w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_009.jpg?resize=181%2C260 181w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_009.jpg?resize=105%2C150 105w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Setter Caiya Stucky kicks off a set during regulation.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"783\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-83170\" data-id=\"83170\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_010.jpg?resize=425%2C783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_010.jpg?w=425 425w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_010.jpg?resize=141%2C260 141w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_010.jpg?resize=81%2C150 81w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Stucky scored 2.0 points from seven total attempts and one kill.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"609\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-83169\" data-id=\"83169\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_011.jpg?resize=790%2C609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_011.jpg?w=1016 1016w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_011.jpg?resize=337%2C260 337w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_011.jpg?resize=150%2C116 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_011.jpg?resize=768%2C592 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Haylee Wolf positions herself to deflect a Gorilla shot with assistance from Gracie Rains.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"404\" height=\"788\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-83168\" data-id=\"83168\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_012.jpg?resize=404%2C788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_012.jpg?w=404 404w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_012.jpg?resize=133%2C260 133w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_012.jpg?resize=77%2C150 77w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 404px) 100vw, 404px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Stucky knocks the ball midair for her teammates to serve.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"655\" height=\"796\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-83167\" data-id=\"83167\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_013.jpg?resize=655%2C796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_013.jpg?w=655 655w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_013.jpg?resize=214%2C260 214w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_013.jpg?resize=123%2C150 123w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 655px) 100vw, 655px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Outside Hitter Gracie Schmedding scored 16.0 points from 14 kills and 29 total attempts in three sets played.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"685\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-83166\" data-id=\"83166\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_014.jpg?resize=790%2C685\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_014.jpg?w=904 904w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_014.jpg?resize=300%2C260 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_014.jpg?resize=150%2C130 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_014.jpg?resize=768%2C666 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Two seniors on the Women&#8217;s Volleyball team were honored after the game.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"461\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-83165\" data-id=\"83165\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_015.jpg?resize=790%2C461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_015.jpg?resize=1024%2C597 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_015.jpg?resize=370%2C216 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_015.jpg?resize=150%2C87 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_015.jpg?resize=768%2C448 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_015.jpg?w=1360 1360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Former player and Student Assistant Coach Jessica Saunders poses with family during a honorary ceremony.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"605\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-83164\" data-id=\"83164\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_016.jpg?resize=790%2C605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_016.jpg?resize=1024%2C784 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_016.jpg?resize=340%2C260 340w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_016.jpg?resize=150%2C115 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_016.jpg?resize=768%2C588 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_016.jpg?w=1028 1028w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Claire Olson walks onto homecourt with her family.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"455\" height=\"792\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-83163\" data-id=\"83163\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_107.jpg?resize=455%2C792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_107.jpg?w=455 455w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_107.jpg?resize=149%2C260 149w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_107.jpg?resize=86%2C150 86w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 455px) 100vw, 455px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Olson embraces Assistant Coach Carolynne Barbosa.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"473\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-83162\" data-id=\"83162\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_017.jpg?resize=790%2C473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_017.jpg?resize=1024%2C613 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_017.jpg?resize=370%2C221 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_017.jpg?resize=150%2C90 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_017.jpg?resize=768%2C459 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_017.jpg?w=1309 1309w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Olson poses with family and coaches.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"605\" height=\"784\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-83161\" data-id=\"83161\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_018.jpg?resize=605%2C784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_018.jpg?w=605 605w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_018.jpg?resize=201%2C260 201w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1102vb_018.jpg?resize=116%2C150 116w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 605px) 100vw, 605px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Saunders and Olson receive honorary Jerseys upon their graduation as seniors.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tigers won the first set 27-25 but were more decisive in the following games, completing the sweep with 25-16 and 25-22 set wins. The best player for Fort Hays was freshman Grace Schmedding, who scored 16 points but was also a crucial part of the team\u2019s defense, adding 10 digs to go with her 14 kills.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt was a good game,\u201d Schmedding said. \u201cWe played with a lot of intensity and adrenalin, and I\u2019m happy that I helped the team win.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tigers have four games left in the season, all on the road against teams that are ahead of FHSU in the MIAA standings, but for Wood-Atkins, playing on the road is not a concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe&#8217;re better on the road. I&#8217;m not worried about it at all. I think we pair well against all four of those teams,\u201d she said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tigers will play Emporia State at 6 p.m. on Friday and Washburn at 6 p.m. on Saturday.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Story by MAYAN PAZ Photos by DANIELA SALINAS and RORY MOORE Tiger Media Network For the first time this season, the Fort Hays volleyball team&hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":142,"featured_media":83178,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":false,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[7349,382],"tags":[15953,2496,15831,15700,7971],"class_list":["post-83186","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sports","category-volleyball","tag-daniela-salinas","tag-fhsu-volleyball","tag-mayan-paz","tag-rory-moore","tag-volleyball"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1101vb-008.jpg?fit=1068%2C700","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[],"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/83186","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/142"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=83186"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"http:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/83186\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":83206,"href":"http:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/83186\/revisions\/83206"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/83178"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=83186"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=83186"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=83186"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}