Kenosha, Wis. - In their final regular season contest, the Parkside Rangers fell in straight sets to No. 1 Ferris State. Despite the loss, Natalie Harris achieved a major milestone, earning her 1,000th career dig as a sophomore. Harris capped off a dominant defensive season, finishing with the most digs in the conference.
Inside the box score:
- Natalie Harris recorded 12 digs en route to her milestone.
- Kendal Zeiter led the Rangers in kills, finishing with eight.
- Parkside hit -.069 as a team.
How it happened:
The Rangers opened the match with energy, as Karlee Lois registered a service ace to electrify De Simone Arena. However, with an undefeated regular season on the line, the Ferris State Bulldogs came ready to assert their dominance. After Kendal Zeiter delivered her first kill to give Parkside a 7-6 lead, the Bulldogs responded with a five-point run. Multiple stretches of three-point runs throughout the set further solidified their control, and Ferris State cruised to a commanding 25-16 victory in the opening set.
The second set featured a milestone moment for Natalie Harris, who notched her 1,000th career dig during play. She also contributed offensively with a service ace just before the historic moment. Despite Harris' efforts, Ferris State's defense at the net proved relentless, consistently stifling Parkside's attacks and showcasing their incredible floor coverage. The Bulldogs controlled the set from start to finish, taking it 25-15.
In the third set, the Rangers showed resilience, battling to a 17-17 tie late in the frame. Sam Fisch delivered a thunderous kill to give Parkside a brief lead, but the Bulldogs responded with four straight points to regain control. Ferris State closed out the set 25-21, securing the victory and completing a flawless 28-0 regular season.
The Parkside Rangers wrapped up the regular season with an 11-16 overall record and a 7-9 mark in GLIAC play. They finished sixth in the conference standings, earning a postseason berth.
Next:
The Rangers advance to the GLIAC Quarterfinals, where they will face the No. 3 seed, Northern Michigan, on Wednesday at 5:00 PM. For coverage of the event, visit ParksideRangers.com/coverage.