September 14, 2006

The Dana Viking Volleyball team was defeated by the Concordia Bulldogs 30-24, 30-24, 30-27 on Wednesday night in Blair.  The loss dropped the Vikings record to 1-6 (0-2 in the Great Plains Athletic Conference).  The Bulldogs improved to 9-6 (2-1 in GPAC). 

Viking Coach Rayna Cain tried to stay positive despite the loss.  “We had good aggressive serves and were quick on the offensive end,” Cain said after the match.  “We just let them have several runs throughout the match.  We tried to fight back.”

The Vikings were once again led by senior defensive specialist Shanan Arnold (Leavenworth, KS) who had 17 digs and 3 ace serves.  Also playing well for the Vikings were junior setter Holly Lehmer (Omaha, NE) who had had 26 set assists, freshman Lacie Greiner (Boone, IA) who had seven kills, senior Darcy Gross (Earling, IA) who had six kills, and junior outside hitter Amy Parnell (Clay Center, NE) who had 9 digs.

The Vikings will try to get back on the winning track this weekend as they travel to Olathe, Kansas, for the Mid-America Nazarene Tournament.  Dana’s next home match is Friday, September 29, against GPAC foe Dordt.