In Pictures

Volleyball streak in Midwest Conference play

The junior varsity squad started off the week on Monday, Sept. 18, and fell to Carl Sandburg College. The JV team struggled against Carl Sandburg, dropping all three games in the match. Freshman Jenna Thompson (above left) is a key member of the JV squad and important for the future of the MC volleyball program. Freshman Sara Schoon (above right) crouches waiting on defense for the Monmouth JV team.

The varsity team struggled in conference play this past week. On Wednesday, Sept. 20, the Scots were defeated by Cornell 30-20, 31-29 and 30-19. At the Midwest Conference Playdate on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 23-24, Monmouth did not fair well at all. MC went 1-3 on the weekend. The Scots fell to St. Norbert 30-26, 30-26 and 30-28. Monmouth also lost to Carroll 21-30, 30-16, 30-23, 30-26. The Scots’ next match comes at Grinnell College on Friday, Sept. 29.

Photography by RyneTate 

Scots embarrass Knox 8-0

The women’s soccer team took it to Knox College on Wednesday, Sept. 27, and won the Midwest Conference event. The Scots scored eight goals, allowing none. Junior Lauren Lafond scored two goals in the first half alone. Senior Kristin Mertel and freshman Christa Davidson each scored their fifth goal of the season. Mertel and Davidson are tied for the team lead for goals (5). Freshman Amanda Neira, who was named the Midwest Conference Offensive Performer of the Week in women’s soccer, also scored a goal and had an assist. The Scots used three different keepers in the contest. Junior Vanessa Kentfield started in the net for the Scots. She was followed by senior Kirsten Brady; then freshman Kayla Trammell entered the fray.

In their Saturday, Sept. 23, game against Grinnell, the team lost in a tough one. Despite the efforts of senior Audrey Bellefeuille, (above with ball) the Scots fell 0-1. Kentfield had 10 saves in the game, but the lone goal that got by ended up being the deciding goal. The Scots were only able to get eight shots on goal in the game.

Photograph by RyneTate