Hello again Flames fans!
We just got back for our very last road trip :( to Sioux City, IA to face the Chargers.
The Flames got off to a great start during the first game against the Chargers. We came out strong with lots of awesome kills and aggressive serves that took the Chargers out of their offense. Unfortunatly, the Chargers took the match in three. After the match we reminded ourselves that we only have a few games left, and we all agreed that we want to end the season strong and competitive. We know that it's going to take lots of teammwork, desire and heart to pull out the last few wins of the season.
The Flames have a rematch with Oklahoma Wesleyan on Halloween night. Keep supporting your volleyball girls, and don't forget to wear that costume! HAHA
Ta Ta for now!
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Flames vs. Peru State
Hey Flames Fans,
Saturday, October 25 we played Peru State after an exciting win over Central Christian the night before. We started off each set of the match a little rocky, but we really pulled it together once we got a few points under our belts. The second set was very close; we had hard hits, great passing and some awesome blocks, with us almost causing a 4th game to happen. We tried to carry that energy to the third set, but struggled with passing and putting the balls away. The flames came back at one point in the set and gave the Bobcats a run for their money, but we couldn't quite pull it off. It was by far an exciting game, even though we didn't walk out with a W. The crowd was great in cheering for us and was a good momentum booster.
Thanks to all the fans that come to watch, it made it that much more fun to play for you :] We're taking on Briar Cliff on Tuesday the 28th in Sioux City, IA and hoping for a win!
GO FLAMES!
Saturday, October 25 we played Peru State after an exciting win over Central Christian the night before. We started off each set of the match a little rocky, but we really pulled it together once we got a few points under our belts. The second set was very close; we had hard hits, great passing and some awesome blocks, with us almost causing a 4th game to happen. We tried to carry that energy to the third set, but struggled with passing and putting the balls away. The flames came back at one point in the set and gave the Bobcats a run for their money, but we couldn't quite pull it off. It was by far an exciting game, even though we didn't walk out with a W. The crowd was great in cheering for us and was a good momentum booster.
Thanks to all the fans that come to watch, it made it that much more fun to play for you :] We're taking on Briar Cliff on Tuesday the 28th in Sioux City, IA and hoping for a win!
GO FLAMES!
Friday, October 24, 2008
Flamers vs. the Tigers of Central Christain
To all you flamers fans:
Going game-less throughout the week, the Flames were excited to get back on the hardwood once again. This time across the net from us was the Tigers of Central Christain out of McPherson, Kansas. We were ready to tally another "W" on the ol' count of wins and losses! With the season winding down, anything but wins is really out of the picture.
Anyway with that being said, the Flames started off to a somewhat rocky start, with struggles of getting our passes to the setter. Also there was some unforced errors when it came time for the Flames to attack the ball. Although our talk and determination got us out of that bind as we came together and started making plays and began to get things flowing. We went onto win the first set and we took the second set without trouble. In the second set great serving and some big swings kept the momentum on our side, but of course we couldn't have done that without our scrappy defense and great serve receivers. The third set the Flames started out somewhat like they were taking a snooze. The Tigers got a jump on us and we had to play catch up for the beginning of the set. Although we didn't give up. We kept together and began to wake up to win the third and final set. WOO! Next up, Peru State.
For all of those who came and watched us, thanks! For all of you who didn't, you missed out! But really, thanks to all of you who support us! We really appreciate it!
Going game-less throughout the week, the Flames were excited to get back on the hardwood once again. This time across the net from us was the Tigers of Central Christain out of McPherson, Kansas. We were ready to tally another "W" on the ol' count of wins and losses! With the season winding down, anything but wins is really out of the picture.
Anyway with that being said, the Flames started off to a somewhat rocky start, with struggles of getting our passes to the setter. Also there was some unforced errors when it came time for the Flames to attack the ball. Although our talk and determination got us out of that bind as we came together and started making plays and began to get things flowing. We went onto win the first set and we took the second set without trouble. In the second set great serving and some big swings kept the momentum on our side, but of course we couldn't have done that without our scrappy defense and great serve receivers. The third set the Flames started out somewhat like they were taking a snooze. The Tigers got a jump on us and we had to play catch up for the beginning of the set. Although we didn't give up. We kept together and began to wake up to win the third and final set. WOO! Next up, Peru State.
For all of those who came and watched us, thanks! For all of you who didn't, you missed out! But really, thanks to all of you who support us! We really appreciate it!
Monday, October 20, 2008
Friday's Struggle against Ozarks
On Friday, before our win against Park, we had a match up between us and the College of the Ozarks Bobcats. It was a rough start for us as we lost the first two sets, but we rallied back in the 3rd set to win our only game of the night. Although we didn't have our best game against C of O, we rallied back in the end to go out fighting. It was a tough loss, but we were ready to take on Park the next day and get back a "W" we needed for the Flames.
Thanks again, for everyone who supports us in both wins and losses. We truly do appreciate the fan support and we love to hear you cheering in the crowd!
Until our next match. . .
GO FLAMES!!
Thanks again, for everyone who supports us in both wins and losses. We truly do appreciate the fan support and we love to hear you cheering in the crowd!
Until our next match. . .
GO FLAMES!!
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Flames get the "W" against Park!
Hey Flames Fans!
Well we just returned from Kansas City, Kansas where we faced up against the Park University Pirates! We knew we had to come out strong after a tough loss Friday night against College of the Ozarks. Even though the team was NOT so pumped up to be leaving at 7am, we arrived ready to compete with some FIRE!
The Flames started off the first game going back and forth with the Pirates, but managing to shut down Park's big hitters with our block when we needed to. We won the first game 25-20, and came out in the 2nd game with the same intensity. The Flames once again found the holes in Park's defense, and went on great serving run's to keep the Pirates out of system most of the game, winning the second game 25-19. We knew that Park wasn't going to give us this match that easy, so we were motivated to finish off the match and get on the road (we were also ready to EAT!). Even though the Pirates mananged to fight off a 23-15 lead to make it a little bit closer, the Flames finished the match with a third game win at 25-20.
Great job today girls! Way to hustle and keep the intensity! Let's keep this momentum all week and use it in our matches next week!
Also, thanks to the fans who traveled down to KC to see us play! You guys are the best!
You stay classy Flames fans ;) Stay tuned for updates on next weeks matches!
Well we just returned from Kansas City, Kansas where we faced up against the Park University Pirates! We knew we had to come out strong after a tough loss Friday night against College of the Ozarks. Even though the team was NOT so pumped up to be leaving at 7am, we arrived ready to compete with some FIRE!
The Flames started off the first game going back and forth with the Pirates, but managing to shut down Park's big hitters with our block when we needed to. We won the first game 25-20, and came out in the 2nd game with the same intensity. The Flames once again found the holes in Park's defense, and went on great serving run's to keep the Pirates out of system most of the game, winning the second game 25-19. We knew that Park wasn't going to give us this match that easy, so we were motivated to finish off the match and get on the road (we were also ready to EAT!). Even though the Pirates mananged to fight off a 23-15 lead to make it a little bit closer, the Flames finished the match with a third game win at 25-20.
Great job today girls! Way to hustle and keep the intensity! Let's keep this momentum all week and use it in our matches next week!
Also, thanks to the fans who traveled down to KC to see us play! You guys are the best!
You stay classy Flames fans ;) Stay tuned for updates on next weeks matches!
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Dordt Match
Flames Fans!!
Tuesday Oct. 14 CSM volleyball played Dordt at 7pm. Flames all knew they needed to bring their "Game A." Dordt was not going to just hand the match over to them. Another W would of been awesome! Even though it didn't fall threw flames accomplished big things during the match. Several goals were reached.
Flames had a weak start in the first game. The flames then regrouped and got it together! Figuring things out and coming together is all it took. The flames did not stop fighting the entire match. Flames had many things to be proud of...
Bring on the Ozarks!!
Woop Woop GO FLAMES.......
Tuesday Oct. 14 CSM volleyball played Dordt at 7pm. Flames all knew they needed to bring their "Game A." Dordt was not going to just hand the match over to them. Another W would of been awesome! Even though it didn't fall threw flames accomplished big things during the match. Several goals were reached.
Flames had a weak start in the first game. The flames then regrouped and got it together! Figuring things out and coming together is all it took. The flames did not stop fighting the entire match. Flames had many things to be proud of...
Bring on the Ozarks!!
Woop Woop GO FLAMES.......
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Haskell Indian Nation Match
Hi Everyone!
Last night the Flames journyed on down to Lawrence, Kansas to take on Haskell Indian Nation. We all knew we had to come back home with a win and that is exactly what we did! Finishing in a little over an hour, we took Haskell in three.
In the first match, we should have finished it alot sooner than we did letting it go all the way to 27-25. But in the second and third sets we got our agressivness back and took a clean sweep. We played well by keeping our talk alive and coming together after every point which were both included in our goals. We finished the third set with a bang blocking their biggest hitter, allowing us to shower and get the heck outta there.
This Tuesday the Flames leave at 1:30 to take on Dordt College in Sioux City, Iowa @ 7pm. We plan on working hard this weekend so we can bring home another W!!
Go Flames!!!
Last night the Flames journyed on down to Lawrence, Kansas to take on Haskell Indian Nation. We all knew we had to come back home with a win and that is exactly what we did! Finishing in a little over an hour, we took Haskell in three.
In the first match, we should have finished it alot sooner than we did letting it go all the way to 27-25. But in the second and third sets we got our agressivness back and took a clean sweep. We played well by keeping our talk alive and coming together after every point which were both included in our goals. We finished the third set with a bang blocking their biggest hitter, allowing us to shower and get the heck outta there.
This Tuesday the Flames leave at 1:30 to take on Dordt College in Sioux City, Iowa @ 7pm. We plan on working hard this weekend so we can bring home another W!!
Go Flames!!!
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Bellevue Bruins Match
Hello Everyone!
Last night the flames matched up against their sixth in the nation neighbor, the Bellevue Bruins. This was the very much anticipated match of the season and the adrenaline was pumping. We knew this was going to be a tough match, but had been preparing for it all season. The whole team decided before the match that we had nothing to lose, that we were going to go out there and play our game and most importantly HAVE FUN.
The stands were filled and we even were grateful to have the Fort Calhoun grade school team there to support us. Unfortunately the Bruins took all three games. But the flames didn't go down without a fight. They gave it their all and celebrated each block and kill that came their way. After the game the team sat down and evaluated what we could take and learn from the match to help us for the rest of the season.
This Friday the flames plan to travel to Kansas, once again. This time to match up against Haskell Indian Nations in Lawrence. They hope to stick to the plan of winning in three and getting home at a decent time.
Thank you, fans for your continuous support!!! You guys are the best!
GO FLAMES!!
Last night the flames matched up against their sixth in the nation neighbor, the Bellevue Bruins. This was the very much anticipated match of the season and the adrenaline was pumping. We knew this was going to be a tough match, but had been preparing for it all season. The whole team decided before the match that we had nothing to lose, that we were going to go out there and play our game and most importantly HAVE FUN.
The stands were filled and we even were grateful to have the Fort Calhoun grade school team there to support us. Unfortunately the Bruins took all three games. But the flames didn't go down without a fight. They gave it their all and celebrated each block and kill that came their way. After the game the team sat down and evaluated what we could take and learn from the match to help us for the rest of the season.
This Friday the flames plan to travel to Kansas, once again. This time to match up against Haskell Indian Nations in Lawrence. They hope to stick to the plan of winning in three and getting home at a decent time.
Thank you, fans for your continuous support!!! You guys are the best!
GO FLAMES!!
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Briar Cliff Match
Hey flames fans!
Last night your flames matched up against Briar Cliff from Sioux City, IA. The flames came out with a VERY impressive start to game #1. We got on a roll early in the game and pumped up our flames fans in the stands. The flames were able to pull out an awesome win in the first game. The next three games, though, were taken by Briar Cliff. The flames started falling back into some old habits and waited too long to come out of their "funk". After the game the team re-evaluated some individual things that we can work on to help the team out.
This weekend the flames have their alumni game during CSM celebration weekend! This will be a great chance to work out some kinks before the big Bellevue game on Tuesday!
Keep supporting your volleyball girls! We have some great fans!
Well, until next time...
GO FLAMES!!
Last night your flames matched up against Briar Cliff from Sioux City, IA. The flames came out with a VERY impressive start to game #1. We got on a roll early in the game and pumped up our flames fans in the stands. The flames were able to pull out an awesome win in the first game. The next three games, though, were taken by Briar Cliff. The flames started falling back into some old habits and waited too long to come out of their "funk". After the game the team re-evaluated some individual things that we can work on to help the team out.
This weekend the flames have their alumni game during CSM celebration weekend! This will be a great chance to work out some kinks before the big Bellevue game on Tuesday!
Keep supporting your volleyball girls! We have some great fans!
Well, until next time...
GO FLAMES!!
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