DES MOINES, IOWA – The Grand View Vikings celebrated Senior Day with a thrilling 3-0 victory over Missouri Valley, winning sets with scores of 25-20, 25-18, 22-25, and 25-19.

Sydney Beasley was a standout performer, posting an impressive .500 hitting percentage with 11 kills and 2 block assists, contributing a total of 14 points. Brooklyn Roder also shone, adding 10 kills at a .320 hitting percentage along with one block assist for 11.5 points. Setter Jenna Bentz orchestrated the offense with 29 assists and 9 digs, while Chevy Wagner-Chun anchored the defense with 13 digs. The team's overall hitting percentage of .257 was key in securing their solid victory.

The match was characterized by a fierce back-and-forth battle, with the Vikings and MoVal exchanging leads a remarkable 10 times, including four lead changes in the tightly contested third set. Grand View outperformed Missouri Valley with 14 kills compared to their 8 in that set.

After a slow start, the Vikings regained their momentum in the third set. A pivotal kill from Beasley tied the score at 13, sparking a series of exchanges between the two teams. Grand View gained the upper hand with consecutive kills from Maiah Kalima-Izumi, followed by a service ace from Wagner-Chun. Despite a few errors, the Vikings showcased their composure and teamwork, ultimately clinching the set 25-23 with another kill from Kalima-Izumi
 
GAME NOTES

• Sydney Beasley led with 11 kills, followed by Brooklyn Roder with 10, and Ellie Dougherty with 8.
• Anna Takushi and Chevy Wagner-Chun each recorded 2 aces, while Jenna Bentz added 1.
• Sydney Beasley dominated at the net with 4 blocks, supported by Kaylee Stalder and Brooklyn Roder, each contributing 2.
• Jenna Bentz excelled with 29 assists, while Chevy Wagner-Chun tallied 7, and Maiah Kalima-Izumi had 1.
• Chevy Wagner-Chun led the defense with 13 digs, followed by Jenna Bentz with 9 and Maiah Kalima-Izumi with 3.
• Grand View has never dropped a match to Missouri Valley with an all-time record of 13-0.
• Chevy Wagner-Chun was recognized for achieving a career milestone of 2,000 career digs.
• The Vikings honored five program seniors: Lexi Jemison, Peyton Cook, Elly Polich, Chevy Wagner-Chun, and Sydney Beasley.

UP NEXT 
The Vikings will remain at home for their next match. Grand View hosts Mount Mercy University on Tuesday for a 7:00 p.m. match for a close conference battle between the two.