Archive for Volleyball

Volleyball season ends

November 15, 2011 No Comments

Thomas Huitt-Johnson

Cory Frederick said his team resembles that of the Kansas City Chiefs. Just when they give people hope, they fall flat. Missouri Western showed that in its final two games of the year, as it fell on the road to Pittsburg State and Southwest Baptist. Both losses came after the Griffons defeated Truman State in five ...

Soccer season ends, volleyball entering final stretch

November 1, 2011 No Comments

Thomas Huitt-Johnson

Soccer season ends Coach Chad Edwards took over a team that had just six days to prepare for its first match in August. After a full two months of engagement soccer, the season wrapped up over Halloween weekend. Western finished with a 4-10 record, doubling its win total from a season ago. Though the team ...

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week

October 25, 2011 No Comments

Thomas Huitt-Johnson

Name: Shelby Corkill Sport: Volleyball Year: Freshman Position: Outside Hitter Stats this week: Kills — 47; Digs — 41; Hitting Percentage — .242 Corkill helped the Griffon volleyball team secure three straight wins en route to their fifth place ranking in the conference. Corkill led the team in kills in two of the three games, ...

Trio of wins helps volleyball move up

October 25, 2011 No Comments

Thomas Huitt-Johnson

Missouri Western volleyball coach Cory Frederick said he had to attend over five games to see how good Shelby Corkill really was. Against Pittsburg State Friday night, the freshman reminded him why she was recruited here. Western defeated Pittsburg 3-2 Friday at the Looney Complex, which improved its record to 11-11. Corkill had 26 kills, ...

A serious slapdash

October 18, 2011 No Comments

Thomas Huitt-Johnson

One quick note: During this process, if random names drop in, that isn’t a bad thing. It’s supposed to be that way. Random references are great, unless you’re Pat Forde, then it’s just annoying. Matt Gleaves knows what I’m talking about. So, just remember, random names — as well as regular names (if that makes ...

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