WVB | Kodiaks Fall to the Rattlers

Nov. 8, 2019 – The Lethbridge College Kodiaks were back in-home action prepared to take on their rivals the Medicine Hat Rattlers. Kodiaks could not find their rhythm as they fell to the Rattlers in three sets.

The Rattlers came into the first set motivated to take control, quickly taking the lead. As the Kodiaks continued to fall behind with a score of 8-14, their coach, Anna Schwark made the decision to call a timeout to regroup her teams' efforts. The timeout deemed to be successful as the Kodiaks gained some control of the game. However, the Rattlers regained momentum taking the first set 25-18.

Headed into the second set, neither team managed to take control, as they fought point for point. As tension increased, coaches seemed nervous as to who would gain momentum to take the lead. After a long battle of back and forth the Rattlers managed to find their stride and take the second set with a score of 25-23, only needing one more set to win the game.

Kodiaks quickly obtained control in third set with the help of third year, Mack Lewicki achieving three aces in a row. However, the Rattlers fourth year, Brooke Christie rapidly gained 4 kills and was a powerhouse on the court, not letting her team fall behind. The Kodiaks struggled to regain the momentum they needed to surpass the Rattlers. Medicine Hat achieved the final win as they took the third set, winning the game with a score of 25-18.

Jamie Brown and Mack Lewicki were essential pieces on the court for Lethbridge, Mack achieved 10 kills while Jamie attained 23 assists and 10 digs, however it was not enough as Brooke Christie and Amber Stigter both carried out 11 kills, helping their team make it to the finish line.  

Players of the Game:

Rattlers: #08 Shaya Suchy

Kodiaks: #05 Mack Lewicki