JCCC finishes second at volleyball nationals

OVERLAND PARK, KS -- The Johnson County Community College volleyball team is the No. 2 team in country. The Cavaliers recently placed second at the 2007 NJCAA National Volleyball Tournament in Scottsdale, Ariz. JCCC fell 3-1 to No. 1 ranked Kishwaukee Community College in the championship match. Their second place finish is the second-best finish in championship play. The Cavaliers won the 2005 national title. JCCC finishes the season 28-5, and they defeated 13 ranked teams during the campaign. In additon, head coach Jill Stinson stands 299-119-1 in 11 years as the Cavaliers’ head coach.

JCCC began the tournament with a 3-0 win over No. 15 North Dakota State College of Science. The Cavaliers won by the scores of 30-22, 30-16 and 30-27. They followed with another 3-0 win over No. 10 ranked Des Moines Area Community College. JCCC won by the scores of 30-20, 30-15 and 30-15. In the semifinal match, JCCC again swept their opponent, this time downing No. 6 Southwestern Illinois Collge, 30-21, 30-23 and 30-27. That victory earned JCCC a shot at its second national champonship in three years.

In addition to the team’s succes, two individuals were honored for their performance in this championship event. Sophomores Jackie Swab and Stephanie Wright were selected to the 2007 NJCAA All-Tournament Team.