Kenosha, Wis. - Before the second half of the GLIAC season begins next weekend, the Parkside Rangers will compete in the 2024 Midwest Crossover Tournament. The Rangers are set to play two matches on Friday—against Hillsdale at 8:00 AM and Rockhurst at 6:00 PM—followed by another match on Saturday, depending on Friday's results. The Rangers will look to snap a four-match losing streak this weekend in Hammond, Indiana.
Last Weekend for Parkside
The Rangers enter the weekend after a pair of home losses. The team fell to No. 15 Grand Valley State in four sets and then lost to Wayne State in straight sets. Sam Fisch led the team with 15 total kills in the match against Grand Valley State, including an impressive seven kills in the first set, helping secure a set victory. However, the team struggled to regain momentum against the tough opponent. In the loss to Wayne State, Fisch continued to perform well, registering nine kills while hitting .368. Additionally, Natalie Harris contributed 29 digs across the two matches, bringing her season total to 277.
Scouting Rockhurst
The Rockhurst Hawks have put together a strong season, currently holding a 10-5 overall record and a 4-2 mark in GLVC play. They've faced a challenging schedule that included four matches against ranked opponents, going 2-2 in those contests with notable wins over No. 23 Central Missouri and No. 5 Missouri-St. Louis. Offensively, Tera Reberry has been key, tallying 214 kills in 15 matches.
Scouting Hillsdale
Hillsdale currently sits at the top of the G-MAC standings and is receiving votes for the AVCA Top 25. They boast an 11-2 overall record and are 6-1 in conference play. Their only loss came against No. 2 Tampa during non-conference action. After winning the G-MAC last season, the Chargers are positioned for another strong finish. Marilyn Popplewell leads the team with 194 kills, making her the only player on the roster with triple-digit kills.
History
The Rangers have struggled historically against Rockhurst, with only one win in 13 meetings, their sole victory coming in 2012. This will also be just the second meeting between Hillsdale and Parkside, the first dating back to 2011 when Hillsdale swept Parkside in straight sets.
