Last week at the NCCAA DII National Awards Banquet, three Emmaus team members were given awards for the 2018 season. Coach Pitman took some time to share his thoughts on these honors.
Emmaus will have the privilege of continuing to play volleyball this November, as yesterday it was announced that the team earned an at-large berth to the 2018 NCCAA Division II National Tournament in Greenville, South Carolina.
It was finally time to celebrate, as the Lady Eagles earned their second MCCC Conference Tournament championship in as many years on Saturday afternoon with a victory over Manhattan Christian College.
The Lady Eagles ended their regular season at home over the weekend with two wins and a loss as they played 14 hard sets of volleyball in less than 24 hours.
Emmaus returned home from their matches in Indiana with a win and two losses, but the Lady Eagles gained experience that meant more than just the numbers on the scoreboard.
The Lady Eagles ended another weekend on the winning side of the scoreboard, as they defeated Mount Mary University and Western Technical College by scores of 3-0.
The Emmaus volleyball team returned from their second trip to Ankeny in three days with a victory to wrap up Midwest Christian College Conference play. With the win, the Lady Eagles secured the number one seed for the conference tournament at the end of the month.
The Lady Eagles secured two more conference victories this weekend with wins over Manhattan Christian College (Manhattan, KS) and Barclay College (Haviland, KS).
It was a historic night in Wisconsin, as the Lady Eagles defeated hosts Maranatha Baptist University 3-1. The win marked the first time an Emmaus team has defeated the Sabercats, who are the current defending NCCAA DII National Champions.
The Emmaus volleyball team officially added Paulina Velderrain from Tucson, AZ to their roster today. Paulina lettered with Following Wells High in Tucson where she was named Offensive Player of the Year as a senior, as well as being named third team All-Southern Arizona (5A).
The Emmaus Lady Eagles roster gained more depth today with the addition of north of the border recruit Morgan Thiessen. Thiessen, a 5’7 setter, played her high school ball for the Broncos of J.H. Bruns Collegiate. She was the varsity captain for three seasons, was an SCAC All-Star setter her senior year, and was named athlete of the month twice.
The Lady Eagles are proud to welcome Halle Postma as the second member of their 2018 recruiting class. Postma brings a great deal of volleyball experience to Emmaus. She earned five varsity letters for the Aggieland Panthers, where she primarily set but also played some right side and middle. Halle earned the “Most Consistent Server” award for all of her high school career.
The Emmaus Lady Eagles are pleased to add Verah Banasky to their 2018 roster. Banasky, a 5’6 hitter from Melissa, TX, played for Dallas Skyline Juniors as well as Melissa High School. Verah was also involved with Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the National Honor Society, and was a student council officer.
DUBUQUE, IA – The Emmaus volleyball team returned from their first NCCAA National Tournament
appearance in Greenville, SC with tired bodies but satisfied hearts, as the eighth-seeded underdogs
were able to secure a sixth place final placing to conclude their season.
I remember laying on the gym floor at Emmaus after a long workout with Hannah Postma this summer. We were talking about the team for this season, which seemed to be our most frequent topic of conversation. We would dream about how incredible it would be to go to the National Tournament. Well, after a great, hard-fought season, you can only imagine how it felt to hear Coach say the words, “Pack your bags, we’re going to South Carolina!”
The Emmaus volleyball team will continue on in post-season play, as yesterday the Lady Eagles earned an at-large berth to the 2017 NCCAA Division II National Tournament in Greenville, SC. “We are happy to be part of a very competitive region, and are honored to represent them and Emmaus on the national stage,” commented Coach Pitman.
Lady Eagles Finish Record Breaking Season Ranked #4 in the Nation
November 21, 2018The Emmaus volleyball team ended another historic season in South Carolina with a final four finish at the NCCAA Division II National Tournament.
