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2011-12
NEWS ARCHIVE
Mon 04/23/2012 :: Volleyball By Zachary Johnston
(Ann Arbor, MI) - The Cardinals' Volleyball team is very pleased to announce the signing of Mott Community College transfer Katie Kortas. Katie is a superb player that will immediately help the Lady Cards in all facets. She was one of the players at the top of Head Coach Karen Graves' list and her tenacity, playing experience, and great attitude is going to fit in great with the team.
Wed 04/18/2012 :: Volleyball By Zachary Johnston
(Ann Arbor, MI) -Concordia Volleyball is pleased to announce the signing of Alyssa Kainz from Wyandotte High School. Alyssa will rejoin former Wyandotte HS teammate Ashley Maynard on the Cardinals' squad starting in the fall of 2012. In Alyssa's senior year, she recorded 145 kills, 49 blocks, 41 assists and had an 87% serving percentage. As a team Wyandotte earned one League Title as well as a News Herald victory. Cardinals' Head Coach Karen Graves stated that "Alyssa is going to be filling a big role for us next year. Although she is used to playing Right Side (RS), we are going to challenge her to play other positions." Coach Graves went on to say "we have very high expectations for Alyssa next year. There are a number of positions next year that we are looking for a new player to step up and take over. Alyssa has the opportunity to take over the right side as this is her comfort spot, but we want to challenge her and maybe have her work on the left side as well. The great thing about Alyssa is that I know she will be willing and ready to take on the challenge and do whatever she needs to do to help the team. It's having players who are willing to take on challenges with a positive attitude like Alyssa that will be vital to a success of our program. We look forward to Alyssa joining us in the gym for the 2012 season."
Concordia University would like to welcome its newest Cardinal, Alyssa Kainz!
Tue 03/27/2012 :: Volleyball By Zachary Johnston
(Ann Arbor, MI) - Concordia Volleyball continues to add more depth to what will be a very young and talented team next year. The Lady Cards recently signed Jamie Schaub who hails from Columbia High School in Brooklyn, MI. Jamie was the leader and go to person on her varsity team at Columbia HS. In her senior year, Jamie had 147 kills with a hitting percentage of .247, 46 aces at 87% serving accuracy, 34 blocks and 101 digs. She was awarded the Coach's Award in 2011 as well as Academic All-State.
Her Varsity Volleyball Coach, Patty Vandeventer had this to say about Jamie "Although, Jamie was never the "star" player or recipient of an MVP award, she is a shining example of how hard work pays off. She stayed diligent and focused throughout her middle school and high school years in our volleyball program and improved tremendously. In her own way, she shines like a star, both on and off the volleyball court. One of the nicest, most respectful young women you will meet!"
Cardinals' Head Coach Karen Graves had this to add about Jamie, "We are very happy to have signed Jamie. She adds some much needed depth in a few positions for us. We plan on using her as an outside hitter but she played middle much of her high school career. It gives us extra security having a player that knows more than 1 position. But I am most excited about the intangible qualities that Jamie brings with her, like her work ethic, intelligence and desire to constantly improve. I have no doubt that she will make our program a better and stronger program because of these qualities."
Concordia University would like to welcome Jamie Schaub as their newest Cardinal.
Thu 02/23/2012 :: Volleyball By Zachary Johnston
(Ann Arbor, MI) - The Concordia Volleyball team is proud to announce the signing of Sarah Suppelsa. Sarah was once a Livonia Churchill stand out and is coming to Concordia after two years at Schoolcraft College. Sarah experienced a lot of success with her team in high school. As a freshman, she helped the Chargers win a Class A State Championship and then helped them return to State Finals her junior and senior years. Individually, Sarah earned Academic All-State honors for 3 years, All-Region honors for 2 years, and was 1st Team All-Area, All-Region and 2nd team All State her senior year. Sarah is ranked 5th on Churchill's All-Time Single-Season Record in hitting with a total of 615 kills/4.6 kills/game and 97.6% serving.
Fri 11/11/2011 :: Volleyball By Zachary Johnston
Click Here to View the WHAC Article on all of the Volleyball Honors
(Ann Arbor, MI) - The postseason awards for volleyball have been released by the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference and the Cards were well-represented. Four different Cardinals earned awards. Cardinal senior Ashley Hart earned 1st Team All-Conference honors while Cardinal junior Shannon Pietruszka earned Honor Mention All-Conference honors. Alexandra Fisher earned the Champion of Character award for the Cards and two Cardinals earned Academic All-Conference honors, senior Danielle Guss and junior Shannon Pietruszka. Congratulations ladies.
Mon 11/07/2011 :: Volleyball By Zachary Johnston
(Grand Rapids, MI) - The Concordia Volleyball team's season came to a close this weekend at the WHAC tournament. The Cards played the final game of their regular season on November 2nd at Siena Heights University. The ladies would fall 19-25, 14-25, 23-25 to the Saints. The Cards played well but could not manage to get their scorers into the right position. Brittany Schmalzel led the team with 8 points on the match.
Fri 11/04/2011 :: Volleyball By Zachary Johnston
To Read the WHAC Article on Ashley Hart CLICK HERE
(Ann Arbor, MI) - Cardinal senior, Ashley Hart, is the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference Volleyball Player of the Week. Ashley earned the honors for her efforts last week as she helped the Cards go 2-1 on the week and pick up their first conference win of the season. The Cardinals fell to UMD but beat Rochester College and Lourdes University. Ashley averaged 4.38 kills, 1.23 digs during the three contests to help the Cardinals improve to 18-15 on the season. Hart recorded 27 kills against Lourdes University which ties her for the most kills in a match in the Cardinals' record books. Hart's record-tying 27 kills against Lourdes was the difference in the 3-2 win.
Mon 10/31/2011 :: Volleyball By Zachary Johnston
(Ann Arbor, MI) - On Friday the Cardinals hosted Lourdes University and honored three seniors that have made a huge impact on the program. All three girls have been consistent starters for the Cards since the day they arrived. Ashley Hart and Danielle Guss both came to Concordia in 2008 and started as freshman. Both are etched in the record books and have made huge impacts on and off the court. Ali Miller came to Concordia last season as a transfer and has also been a consistent starter. Head Coach Karen Graves had this to say about the seniors; "These 3 girls are the reason that we've had such a good and memorable season. There is no one on this team that they played with last year and only 2 of us were even a part of the program. But that didn't mean anything to these seniors. They accepted us and made us a part of their family. They all have made big impacts on all our lives. They've given us memories that we will carry with us for a lifetime, and they have each touched our souls that make us better people just by knowing them. I have enjoyed every minute coaching them and we are all blessed to call them family!"
Mon 10/31/2011 :: Volleyball By Zachary Johnston
(Ann Arbor, MI) - The Concordia Volleyball team headed out to Rochester College last Tuesday for a non-conference match. This was their fifth meeting of the season, and the Cards were looking to improve on their 1-3 record against the Warriors. They would do so, sweeping the opposition 25-14, 26-24, 25-21. The Lady Cards did well to deny the efforts of Rochester in the late stages of the match, not allowing a comeback. Senior Ashley Hart came up big for the Cards with 14 kills for 24.5 points. Danielle Guss and Ashley Maynard led on the defensive side of the match with 19 and 13 digs respectively. This was a good road win for the Lady Cards and they would look to carry their momentum back into conference play.
Wed 10/26/2011 :: Volleyball By Zachary Johnston
(Livonia, MI) - The Concordia Volleyball team faced off against Madonna University this past Wednesday for a conference match. The Cards were looking for a win against their conference rivals, but had trouble generating some offense. Madonna came out strong and took the first set 25-11. This woke the Cardinals up, and they came out ready to play in the second set. It was a close set, but it would be Madonna with a 25-21 victory. In the third set the Crusaders were able to end the game, winning 25-16. The match would end at 3 sets to 0 in favor of Madonna. Brittany Schmalzel and Ashley Maynard led the Cards with 6.5 and 8 points respectively.
Fri 10/21/2011 :: Volleyball By Zachary Johnston
(Ann Arbor, MI) - October 26th will be a special night for Concordia University and its Volleyball team as they will be hosting a "Dig for the Cure" game in the Cardinals' Gymnasium. The game is a conference matchup against UofM Dearborn starting at 7:00pm. All the proceeds raised from this event will be donated to the "Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation." The Cardinals will have t-shirts for sale, $5 presale or $10 at the door. There will also be a bake sale during the game, a 50/50 raffle, free goodies at the door, and a silent auction during the game for the Lady Cardinals game worn jerseys from that night!
This will be a very special night for many individuals so come on out and help support not only your Lady Cardinals but also finding a Cure for Cancer. The Cardinals are asking to "pack the stands in pink." Everyone in attendance is encouraged to wear pink for the game. All Cancer Survivors will be honored prior to the game!
Mon 10/17/2011 :: Volleyball By Zachary Johnston
For Photos of the Tournament Click Here
(Ann Arbor, MI) - The Cardinal Volleyball hosted the Concordia Ann Arbor Invitational this weekend. The Lady Cards played four games-two Friday, two Saturday-in this tournament. To kick off play on Friday, the Cardinals faced off against Rochester College. These two teams had met on previous occasions this season with mixed results. In this game the Lady Cards would fall 21-25, 26-28, 25-16, 21-25. The Cards got back on track quickly, however, with a decisive victory over Grace Bible College. Concordia would win 25-12, 25-11, 25-10 to sweep the Tigers. This win would wrap up play on Friday night.
Fri 10/14/2011 :: Volleyball By Zachary Johnston
(Fort Wayne, IN) - The Concordia Volleyball team headed down to Fort Wayne, IN on Wednesday to square off against the Indiana Institute of Technology for a conference match. Indiana Tech is the #10th ranked team in the NAIA and on Wednesday they showed why. The Cards had a tough match, losing 3-0 (12-25, 17-25, and 15-25). The Cards played well defensively, but were unable to convert offensive chances due to the strong Tech defense. Danielle Guss led the Cards with 6 points with 12 assists coming from Adrienne Kanitz. Ali Miller and Ashley Maynard also had 2 points apiece for the Lady Cards. The Cardinals will take a break from conference play to host the Concordia Ann Arbor Invitational this weekend. The Cards will play at 5:00 and 7:00pm on Friday, and 11:00am and 1:00pm on Saturday in the Concordia University Gymnasium. Come show some support for our volleyball team!
Tue 10/11/2011 :: Volleyball By Zachary Johnston
(Ann Arbor, MI) - The Concordia Volleyball team will be having open try-outs on December 11, 2011 beginning at 11:00a.m. and lasting until 2:00p.m. The try-out is open to all 2nd year Junior College players, and all juniors and seniors in high school. There are scholarships available for 2012-13 and 2013-14 school years. Please RSVP to the Cardinals' Head Volleyball Coach Karen Graves at gravek@cuaa.edu
Sat 10/08/2011 :: Volleyball By Zachary Johnston
For Photos of Concordia's match vs. Cornerstone Click Here
(Ann Arbor, MI) - The Concordia Volleyball Team continued conference play this week with games against Aquinas College and Cornerstone University. The Lady Cards suffered a 3-0 loss against Aquinas College, losing 26-28, 12-25, and 20-25. The Cards played well, but the overwhelming Saints attack proved to be too much to handle. Ashley Hart led the Cardinals with 13.5 points, and Adrienne Kanitz helped with 30 assists on the match.
Tue 10/04/2011 :: Volleyball By Zachary Johnston
(Adrian, MI) - After two tough matches this past week, the Concordia volleyball team headed to the Adrian College for their annual Quad tournament. They were looking to get back on track before returning to conference play, and they did so, winning all 3 of their matches 3-0. The first match was against Rochester College. The Cards dominated the Warriors 25-15, 25-16, 25-17 to start the day off on a good note.
For their next match the Cardinals faced off against Marygrove College for the third time this season. The Cards beat the Mustangs in their first two meetings and didn't disappoint, winning the third match 25-21, 25-18, 25-12. The ladies carried their momentum into the third and final game of the day which was against the Bulldogs of Adrian College. The host team proved to be a tougher matchup than the first two teams, but the Cards played well, ending with a 25-23, 25-18, 25-23 win. Ashley Hart led the Cards in points, averaging 17.5 per game. Shannon Pietruszka was solid defensively, leading the Lady Cards with 24.7 digs per game. Andrea Greb also helped on defense with 12 digs on the tournament. With the 3 wins the Cardinals now improve to 11-7 on the season. They will travel to Aquinas College this Wednesday, October 5th as they head back into conference play. Good luck ladies!
Thu 09/29/2011 :: Volleyball By Zachary Johnston
CLICK HERE for Photos of the Match
(Ann Arbor, MI) - The Concordia Volleyball Team hosted the University of Northwestern Ohio on Wednesday night for their second conference match of the season. It was an exciting match, taking four closely-contested sets to decide. The Cards got out to a good start, winning the first set 25-22. But luck was not on their side, and the Cards would fall short on the next three sets, (25-23, 25-21, 25-20) losing the match 3-1. Despite the final score, the Cards put up a good fight, staying within 5 points in every set. The Racers are a very good team and are definitely a top tier team in the WHAC so the Cardinals definitely are within striking difference. Ashley Hart led the Cards with an outstanding 22 points, with 44 assists from sophomore Adrienne Kanitz. The Lady Cards will look to get back on track this weekend when the travel to Adrian, MI to play in the Adrian College Quad. Best of luck ladies!
Fri 09/23/2011 :: Volleyball By Zachary Johnston
(Grand Rapids, MI) - The Concordia Volleyball team started conference play this past Wednesday with a match in Grand Rapids against Davenport University. It was a close match, taking four sets to decide, but in the end it was the Panthers on top. The Cards put up a good fight, staying within 6 points in every set but it was Davenport's night. The Lady Cards lost the first two sets 19-25. They started to make a comeback by winning the third set 28-26. Despite the brief shift in momentum, Davenport finished off the match in the fourth set, winning 25-20. The Lady Cards are now 8-6 on the season and 0-1 in conference play. They will look to get back on track next Wednesday, September 28th when they face off against conference foe the Racers from the University of Northwestern Ohio. The match will be played at Concordia in the Cardinal Gymnasium. Come show some support for our Lady Cards!
Wed 09/21/2011 :: Volleyball By Zachary Johnston
For Photos of the Match CLICK HERE
(Ann Arbor, MI) - The Concordia Volleyball team hosted Lawrence Technological University on Monday and got the result they were looking for, winning all three sets 25-16, 25-22, 25-19. Leading the way for the Cards were Danielle Guss and Ashley Hart, with 9 and 13 kills respectively. Sophomore Adrienne Kanitz had 27 assists for the match and Shannon Pietruszka kept the Lady Cards alive with 16 digs. Ashley Maynard was also impressive for the Cards with 5 kills and 2 blocks for 7 points. This win brings the Lady Cards' season record to 8-5, a strong start to a promising season. The Cardinals will begin conference play today, Wednesday, September 21st at Davenport University. Keep up the good work ladies!
Tue 09/13/2011 :: Volleyball By Zachary Johnston
(Ann Arbor, MI) -The Concordia Volleyball Team headed out to Defiance College last weekend for the Yellow Jackets' annual tournament. The Cards' first match was against the host. They got off to a good start, winning the first 2 sets, but the Yellow Jackets came back strong and won the next two, forcing a fifth set. Defiance would take the fifth and final set by only 4 points, winning the match 3-2. The Cardinals would go on to sweep Marygrove in the next match, taking all 3 sets 25-17, 25-13, 25-22, ending the day on a good note. On Saturday the Cards faced off against WHAC rival Siena Heights. Concordia put up a good fight, scoring at least 17 points in each set, but would fall to the Saints 25-17, 28-26, 25-17. After an upsetting loss to Siena our Lady Cards were looking for a win against Marygrove in their last game of the tournament, and they got one. They won the first set 25-17. The Mustangs bested them in the second set 25-19, but the Cards would not be discouraged coming back with vengeance in the third set winning 25-5 and then taking the fourth set 25-20 to take the match 3-1. Adrienne Kanitz had 141 tournament assists, averaging 35.25 per match. Ashley Hart averaged 15.25 kills per match and Shannon Pietruszka averaged 15 digs per match.
After being home for only a day, the Lady Cards went out to Lawrence Technological University for another away match on Monday. The Cardinals were coming off of a 3-1 win against Marygrove, and they carried this momentum into Monday's game. They took all three sets by considerable margins, winning 25-16, 25-14, and 25, 18. Danielle Guss and Ashley Hart looked good on offense, leading the Cards with 8 and 11 kills respectively. Ashley Maynard was solid on both sides with 3 kills and 3 digs for 5 points.
