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Nov. 21, 2025, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA. – The No. 13 Grand Rapids Community College Raiders volleyball team closed out a stellar 2025 season on Thursday at the NJCAA Division II National Championship, finishing with a 26–4 overall record, an undefeated 12–0 conference slate, and a 2–2 mark at nationals.

Raider Nationals Recap

Match 1 – vs. No. 14 seed Neosho County CC (W, 3–0: 25–20, 25–19, 25–22)

GRCC hit a dominant .327 team hitting percentage, tallying 46 kills and only 12 attack errors.

Remarkably, the Raiders recorded zero reception errors, occurring only for the second time all season.

• Taylor Kik led with a match-high 15 kills and contributed 29 receptions.
• Vanessa Walker added 10 kills, while Christina Williams put down 7 kills, boasted a .500 hitting percentage, and led the team with 3 blocks.
• Kirstyn Lothshultz chipped in 7 kills, hit .316, and contributed 2 blocks.
• Ava Tarsi dished out 19 assists, while Peyton Taylor set up a team-high 20 assists and dropped in an ace.
• In the backcourt, Garnet Mullet recorded 12 digs, 4 aces, and made 18 receptions.

Match 2 – vs. No. 5 seed Johnson County CC (L, 0–3: 14–25, 12–25, 20–25)

In Set 1, GRCC jumped out to a 5–2 lead, but Johnson County responded with a 6–0 run and never looked back.

Set 3 was tightly contested; the Raiders traded points with Johnson and even held a 17–16 lead, but Johnson closed the match on a 9–3 run.

• Kik again led the attackers with 14 kills, hitting .290, and handled a team-high 39 receptions, along with a block.
• Williams recorded 8 kills and added a block.
• Walker had 5 kills, 14 assists, and team-high 8 digs.
• Tarsi set for 14 assists.

Season Highlights & Milestones

• The Raiders rode a 23-match win streak during the year.
• They claimed their 15th conference title, 12th MCCAA championship, and 14th regional crown.
• Head Coach Chip Will celebrated his 500th career victory over the course of the season.
• The sophomore class closed out their GRCC careers with an outstanding 52–8 overall record, including 24–0 in conference, 2 conference titles, 2 MCCAA championships, and 2 region titles.
• Eight players earned postseason honors: Taylor Kik was named Conference Player of the Year, and Vanessa Walker was honored as the Conference Freshman of the Year.

Coach's Reflection

"We knew we had a special group coming into the year, and to finish 26–4 with an undefeated run in conference is a testament to the grit and chemistry of this team," said Head Coach Chip Will. "Even though our run in Cedar Rapids came to an end, I couldn't be prouder of how our players battled, executed, and represented Raider Nation. This isn't just about wins and losses — it's about the growth, resilience, and legacy of our program. Our sophomores have built something special, and they'll be leaving their mark on our volleyball program."

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