https://sewardsaints.com en-us https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20190516g1l3ed LIBERAL, Kan. – Seward County Community College volleyball player Nathiellen Machado has signed with Division I University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Tue, 14 May 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20190516g1l3ed https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20190508r1l4wg Wed, 08 May 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20190508r1l4wg https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20190502s30z7h LIBERAL, Kan. – Seward County Community College volleyball players Esmadar Tavares and Aundrea Boyland will be heading to Division I institutions in the fall. Tavares will join Radford University and Boyland will be playing for South Carolina State. The pair signed their letter of intents on Thursday in the All-American Room on the SCCC campus. Thu, 02 May 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20190502s30z7h https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20190212pamhl1 Two Seward County volleyball players signed their futures to four-year schools on Tuesday in the All-American, as Luz Sierra intends to become part of the Pride at NCAA Division I Hofstra University, and Giovanna Tapigliani will become a Spartan at NAIA Missouri Baptist University. Tue, 12 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20190212pamhl1 https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20181204m8aj7j A month after earning Most Valuable Player and First Team All-Jayhawk Conference, Seward County volleyball player Luz Sierra can add another accolade to her list of awards: NJCAA First Team All-American. Tue, 04 Dec 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20181204m8aj7j https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20181117w2wdcs The historic post-season run by the Seward County volleyball team came to an end on Saturday, falling to the Iowa Western Reivers in the 3rd place match at the NJCAA National Tournament 3-1 (25-15, 27-25, 23-25, 23-25). Sat, 17 Nov 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20181117w2wdcs https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20181116zsdsm8 The championship run came to an end Friday night for the Seward County volleyball team, falling in the NJCAA National Tournament Final Four to the College of Southern Idaho 3-1 (25-18, 23-25, 25-20, 25-22). Fri, 16 Nov 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20181116zsdsm8 https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/2018111605rhn1 For the first time in program history, the Seward County volleyball team has reached the NJCAA National Tournament Semifinals after winning their matches against Snow (25-10, 25-16, 26-24) and Polk State (25-20, 22-25, 25-18, 21-25, 16-14). Thu, 15 Nov 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/2018111605rhn1 https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20181107npkygn A second straight undefeated season for the Seward County volleyball team, where they lead the conference in virtually every offensive category led to another season of the Lady Saints running away with the KJCCC All-Conference Awards. Six Lady Saints were named All-Conference, while Head Coach Tony Trifonov was named Coach of the Year. Wed, 07 Nov 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20181107npkygn https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20181104vlau77 For the second time in three years, the Seward County volleyball team will be heading to the NJCAA National Tournament after defeating the Hutchinson Blue Dragons to claim the Region VI Championship. Seward had to battle through Barton, winning in four sets (25-23, 22-25, 25-14, 25-14) before sweeping Hutchinson in the championship match 25-19, 25-22, 25-22.  It marked the fourth consecutive year that the two programs had met in the Region VI Championship. Sun, 04 Nov 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20181104vlau77 https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20181031we9rqz For a fourth consecutive year, the Seward County volleyball team will be heading to the Region VI semifinals, this year, taking down the 8th seeded Dodge City Conquistadors in consecutive sets 25-17, 25-14, 25-18. Wed, 31 Oct 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20181031we9rqz https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20181024x01u8j For the second straight year, the Seward County volleyball team won the Jayhawk West Conference outright, defeating the second-place Colby Trojans in four sets, 25-16, 25-16, 20-25, 25-22.  This marks the second time in program history that the Lady Saints have won back-to-back outright Jayhawk West Championships, joining the 1999 and 2000 teams. Wed, 24 Oct 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20181024x01u8j https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20181022wglvzx The Jayhawk Conference runs through Liberal for a third straight year as the No. 8 Seward County volleyball team swept the Independence Pirates 25-8, 25-9, 25-17 to clinch a share of the Jayhawk West on Sophomore Night.  It marks the first time in program history that Seward has won the Jayhawk Conference three years in a row. Mon, 22 Oct 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20181022wglvzx https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20181019ut8cfz After a sluggish start, the No. 8 Seward County volleyball team bounced back to win their seventh straight match, sweeping the Butler Grizzlies on Dig Pink Night, 25-21, 25-16, 25-14. Seward sits just one game away from clinching a share of the Jayhawk West title for a third straight year. Fri, 19 Oct 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20181019ut8cfz https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20181018fwmxvx The No. 8 Seward County volleyball team escaped with a win over the Pratt Beavers in the Beaver Dome on Wednesday, winning 3-0 in three close sets (25-18, 25-20, 25-16). The Lady Saints are now just two wins away from securing a third consecutive Jayhawk West Championship. Wed, 17 Oct 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20181018fwmxvx https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20181015wz7k1u The Seward County volleyball team stayed perfect in conference play Monday night, sweeping the Barton Cougars 26-24, 25-16, 25-20 in Great Bend. The win pushes Seward’s conference win streak to 35 matches. Mon, 15 Oct 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20181015wz7k1u https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20181011fkkvze In conjunction with October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Seward County volleyball team will hold its annual “Dig Pink” fundraiser match on Friday, October 19, when the Lady Saints take on the Butler Grizzlies in the Greenhouse at 5:30 p.m. Thu, 11 Oct 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20181011fkkvze https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20181010kym286 For the second time this season, sophomore Luz Sierra has been named an NJCAA Player of the Week, this time for her offensive showing.  Two weeks ago, Sierra earned the NJCAA Defensive Player of the Week award. This marks the third NJCAA National Player of the Week award won by a Lady Saint, as Giovanna Tapigliani won the award earlier this season. Wed, 10 Oct 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20181010kym286 https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20181010wjfihw In what has become a trend, the No. 9 Seward County volleyball team came away with another sweep of a conference opponent, taking down the third-place Barton Cougars 25-20, 25-16, 25-18.  The win pushes Seward to 22-5 overall and 11-0 in conference play, while head coach Tony Trifonov earned his 400th career win as a collegiate head coach, putting him among the elite. Wed, 10 Oct 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20181010wjfihw https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20181008vx7hzm The No. 11 Seward County volleyball team won their third straight match from a sweep, defeating the Dodge City Conquistadors in straight sets, 25-14, 25-11, 25-17. Seward moves to 21-5 overall, while staying a perfect 10-0 in Jayhawk Conference play. Mon, 08 Oct 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20181008vx7hzm https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20181006wwxdea The No. 11 Seward County volleyball pulled off a sweep of their rival, Hutchinson on Saturday night in the greenhouse, winning in straight sets 25-9, 25-19, 25-21.  The win pushes Seward to 20-5 overall and 9-0 in the conference.  The 20 wins marks the 25th straight season that the Lady Saints have won at least 20 matches. Sat, 06 Oct 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20181006wwxdea https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20181004g9m8b9 The No. 11 Seward County volleyball team got back to their winning ways on Wednesday, defeating the Garden City Broncbusters 3-0 (25-21, 25-7, 25-18). The win pushed the Lady Saints to 19-5 overall on the season, while staying a perfect 8-0 in conference play. Wed, 03 Oct 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20181004g9m8b9 https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20180930fj1r5v The No. 6 Seward County volleyball (18-5) team dropped two matches in Tyler to finish the TJC Invitational with a 1-3 record. The Lady Saints lost to Blinn in four set () to start the day, before falling to No. 13 Tyler in five sets. Sat, 29 Sep 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20180930fj1r5v https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20180928z63vh2 The No. 6 Seward County volleyball (18-3) team split a pair of matches on Friday afternoon at the Tyler Junior College Invitational.  The Lady Saints were defeated in five sets by No. 7 Navarro (23-25, 19-25, 25-23, 25-22, 11-5) before sweeping North Central Texas (25-15, 25-16, 25-13). Fri, 28 Sep 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20180928z63vh2 https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20180926lkrcrw For a second straight week, a Seward County Lady Saint will be bringing home a NJCAA National Player of the Week Award.  The NJCAA announced Thursday that sophomore Luz Sierra has been named the NJCAA National Defensive Player of the Week. This comes a week after Giovanna Tapigliani was named the NJCAA National Offensive Player of the Week. Wed, 26 Sep 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20180926lkrcrw https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20180927h78zgw The No. 6 Seward County Lady Saints won their 30th straight Jayhawk Conference match after sweeping the Butler Grizzlies 25-13, 25-13, 25-19. Wed, 26 Sep 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20180927h78zgw https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20180925hn4xoc The battle for first place in the Jayhawk West turned into a blowout as the No. 8 Lady Saints cruised past the No. 20 Colby Trojans in straight sets, 25-16, 25-19, 25-17.  With the win, Seward now owns sole possession of the Jayhawk West with a perfect 6-0 conference record. Mon, 24 Sep 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20180925hn4xoc https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20180923qi59z9 Defense became the calling card on Saturday, as the No. 8 Lady Saints beat No. 2 Iowa Western 4-1 (25-21, 24-26, 25-19, 25-19) and No. 17 Missouri State West Plains 3-1 (25-15, 8-25, 25-21, 25-21). The win over No. 2 Iowa Western is the highest win over a ranked opponent in Seward County history. Sat, 22 Sep 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20180923qi59z9 https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20180921v5itdc The No. 8 Seward County volleyball team (13-2, 5-0) continued their hot streak, sweeping both opponents to open the Blue Dragon Volleyball Invitational.  The Lady Saints defeated Jefferson College 3-0 (25-22, 25-16, 25-17) before sweeping No. 14 Mineral Area (25-16, 25-17, 25-23). Fri, 21 Sep 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20180921v5itdc https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20180919kfbpm1 One day after being named the Jayhawk West Player of the Week for the fourth time in her career, sophomore right side Giovanna Tapigliani has been named the NJCAA Division I National Offensive Player of the Week for the first time in her career. Wed, 19 Sep 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://sewardsaints.com/sports/wvball/2018-19/releases/20180919kfbpm1