Athletics News November 2007

November 18, 2007
Chargers Finish 4th in the Country
The volleyball team fell to Central Lakes C.C. 3-1 in the semi-final match this morning.  The Lady Chargers took the lead early but could not hang on to secure the win.

Edison then lost the consolation match to Brookhaven C.C.  Fatigue and injuries began to settle in and the Lady Chargers found themselves fighting uphill throughout the day.

Jessica Girod and Erin Schieltz were named to the all tournament team.  They certainly deserved the awards.

The volleyball team finished 4th in the nation out of 78 Division III teams.  Not bad!  We are very proud of the season they had and  enjoyed the journey! 

A big thank you to the administration, Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, and our local community for all of their support throughout the season and especially during the teams tournament trail.  Our Lady Chargers had a great season and they represented the program, college, and community well. 

College is about making memories and good experiences inside and outside of the classroom.  The experiences the volleyball team had this season and especially the last two weeks will forever be a highlight in their lives.  Thank you for making their experiences one they will not forget!

Go Chargers!

November 16, 2007
Volleyball Team Advances to Final Four
The Lady Chargers advanced to the final four of the national volleyball tournament by finishing the day 7-2 in pool play.

Edison did lose a tough match to the #1 team in the country, Ridgewater CC 2-1.  The scores were 23-30. 26-30, 30-17.

The volleyball team will face Central Lakes CC (Minnesota) at 10:00ct in one of the semi-final matches while Ridgewater CC will play Brookhaven (Texas) in the other semifinal match. 

The way the tournament has turned out thus far the top four seeds of the tournament have advanced.  Our Lady Chargers are tired but excited to have the opportunity to play in tomorrow for a national championship.

Lady Chargers Earn Second Win of the Tournament
The volleyball team defeated Catawba Valley C.C. 3-0 (30-17, 30-22, 30-18) to improve their pool play record to 6-0. 

Edison's next and last match of pool play will be against defending national champion and the current ranked #1 team in the country, Ridgewater C.C. (Minnesota).  Match time will be 5:30ct, 6:30et. 

A lot of volleyball to be played yet that will  impact pool play records, but the Lady Chargers are putting themselves in a good position thus far.  The last match will be a challenge but that is why you play the games.  Go Chargers!

Volleyball Team Opens National Tournament with a Win!
The Lady Chargers opened up their tournament play with a hard fought win over Rock Valley C.C.(Illinois) 3-0.  The scores were 30-27;30-27, 30-27. 

Edison's next match will be @ 1:00 against Catawba Valley C.C. (North Carolina).

Just a reminder that today is pool play and that the two top teams with the best records out of the four in our pool will advance to tommorow's final four.

There is a lot of volleyball to be played today but the team got off to a good start.  We will keep you posted.  Go Chargers!

November 4, 2007
Lady Chargers Win Regional/District Title-Advance to National Tournament

The volleyball team defeated Anne Arundel C.C. once again in the championship match to win the Region XX and District G Championships.  Edison won in 3, 30-21, 30-23, 30-23.   

Edison had 5 team members that were voted on the all tournament team.  They include Jayme Kreitzer, Natasha Selle, Erin Schieltz, Laura Deaton, and tournament MVP (most valuable player), Jessica Girod. 

The Lady Chargers finished the tournament 3-0 by defeating Howard 3-1, and Anne Arundel twice 3-0.   

Edison will advance to the national tournament for the second straight year in Rochester, Minnesota.  The tournament will be held November 16-17,  More details will be forthcoming regarding tournament seeding and when/who we will play. 

Again a big thank you to the many wonderful responses of support for this team.  I know the girls greatly appreciate it!  Go Chargers!!!

November 3, 2007
Volleyball Team Advances to Championship Match
The volleyball team defeated  Anne Arundel C.C. 3-0 to advance to the championship match of the tournament.  Edison will play @ 7:00pm for the district championship and an opportunity to play in the national tournament.  Go Chargers!!
 
Volleyball Team Wins First Round Match
The Lady Chargers defeated Howard C.C. in the first round of tournament play 3-1.  Scores were 28-30, 30-16, 30-15. 30-20.  Edison will play Anne Arundel C.C. @ 3:00pm.  Go Chargers!