DES MOINES, IOWA — The Grand View Women's Volleyball team kicked off homecoming weekend by hosting Clarke University Friday night for a Heart of America Conference matchup. The Vikings delivered another impressive performance, securing their fourth home sweep of the season with set scores of 25-22, 25-15, and 25-13. This victory extends their perfect set-winning streak on their home court.

Brooklyn Roder set the tone for the Vikings with a kill right out of the gate, supplying the team with the momentum to pull ahead early. Grand View controlled the first half of the set, but the Clarke University Pride clawed their way back to take a brief lead late in the set. Grand View rallied with a four-point surge, highlighted by kills from Reese Casey and Ellie Dougherty, along with an ace from Clarissa Hasty. The set showcased a balanced offensive effort and included a match high five aces. Sydney Beasley capped the first one off with a decisive solo block that secured the set 25-22.

The second set displayed Grand View's offensive skill, racking up fourteen kills compared to their opponents' eight. Clarke maintained the offensive pressure early in the set, but the Vikings found their rhythm with a kill from Ellie Dougherty and an ace from Peyton Cook. With balanced hitting across the board, the Vikings cruised to a 25-15 victory in the second set.

Beginning the third set, Grand View found themselves matched evenly with Clarke. Despite the slow start, the Vikings were quick to takeover the set with an impressive 11-1 run, leaving them only six points away from yet another home sweep. Seven Vikings recorded kills throughout the third set, displaying their diverse offensive threats. Reese Casey concluded the match with a crowd pleasing kill on the assist from Jenna Bentz, finalizing the score at 25-13.

GAME NOTES

• Roder produced a notable .444 hitting percentage, recording 8 kills on 18 attempts with no errors, making her one of the top contributors to the Vikings' balanced offense
• Wagner-Chun contributed 7 assists from the Libero position, enhancing the team's offensive performance
• Six Vikings recorded service aces in the match: Maiah Kalima-Izumi (2), Anna Takushi (1), Peyton Cook (2), Chevy Wagner-Chun (1), Clarissa Hasty (2), and Jenna Bentz (1)

UP NEXT
Grand View will travel to Nebraska next week to face Peru State College on Tuesday, October 8^th, at 6:00 PM in another exciting Heart of America Conference matchup.