For More Information
John Hunter, coach (620) 792-9374
Mike Marzolf, SID, (620) 792-9310
marzolfm@bartonccc.edu

Highlights
Barton was tested immediately of out the gate Friday with battles against No. 4 Southwest Missouri State-West Plains, and No. 1 Miami-Dade. The Cougars won in a war of attrition in the opening game with SMS-West Plains, capturing a 32-30 win over the Grizzlies. Barton had a bit of an easier time in the 2nd game, winning 30-25 to close out the match. Paula Caten and Raquel Ferriera led the Cougar with 11 kills each.

Then came Miami-Dade, who was not only the No. 1 ranked team in the country but also carried with it a 76-match winning streak into the contest. The Cougars handed the Sharks a 30-28 setback in the first game before Miami-Dade won with an identical 30-28 score in the second contest. In the 3rd and deciding tilt, Barton won fairly easily by a 15-8 margin, ending the Sharks long winning streak. Caten had 18 kills in the win while Claudia Houle added 11.

Barton closed out the day Friday with a 30-15, 30-15 win over Iowa Western. Ferriera had 8 kills to pace Barton in the win. Livia Salzano had 3 serves aces as well as 29 assists. The Cougars opened played Saturday against Illinois Central, winning easily by a 30-16, 30-17 tally. Ferriera had 7 kills and Houle 6 for the Cougars.

Barton’s 2nd tilt Saturday was against the host school, No. 7 ranked Jefferson College. The Cougars had to go extra time in the first game but again found a way to win in a 34-32 victory over the Vikings. The Cougars closed out the match with a 30-25 win in the 2nd contest. Ferriera had 9 kills to pace Barton while Tokunbo Faleti added 7 kills. Salzano had 41 assists in the win.

Barton completed its 6-0 weekend with a 30-20, 30-10 victory over Yavapai College as Faleti recorded 9 kills to pace the Cougars.

Match Scores
No. 3 Barton def. No. 4 SMS-West Plains, 32-30, 30-25
No. 3 Barton def. No. 1 Miami-Dade, 30-28, 28-30, 15-8
No. 3 Barton def. Iowa Western, 30-15, 30-15
No. 3 Barton def. Illinois Central, 30-16, 30-17
No. 3 Barton def. No. 7 Jefferson College, 34-32, 30-25
No. 3 Barton def. Yavapai College, 30-20, 30-10

Barton Leaders v. SMS-West Plains
Kills – Paula Caten 11, Raquel Ferriera 11, Claudia Houle 8
Assists – Livia Salzano 34
Blocks – Ferreira 3, Fabiana Lima 3
Aces – Salzano 1

Barton Leaders v. Miami-Dade
Kills – Caten 18, Claudia Houle 11, Ferriera 7
Assists – Livia Salzano 46
Blocks – Ferreira 4, Lauren Scott 2, Houle 2
Aces – Salzano 2

Barton Leaders v. Iowa Western
Kills – Ferriera 8, Houle 6, Caten 5
Assists – Livia Salzano 29
Blocks – Ferreira 2
Aces – Salzano 3

Barton Leaders v. Illinois Central
Kills – Ferriera 7, Houle 6, Caten 4, Tokunbo Faleti 4
Assists – Livia Salzano 28

Barton Leaders v. Jefferson College
Kills – Ferriera 9, Faleti 7, Houle 5, Scott 5
Assists – Livia Salzano 41
Blocks – Faleti 3
Aces – Ferriera 1

Barton Leaders v. Yavapai
Kills – Faleti 9, Houle 6, Lima 5
Assists – Livia Salzano 23
Blocks – Faleti 4, Scott 3, Lima 2
Aces – Salzano 2

Coach John Hunter Comments
" We competed very well this weekend against high level teams. Our kids showed great heart and made plays at critical times."

"While we are pleased with our performance against some of the country's top teams, our players left the tournament knowing that our best volleyball is still ahead of us. The real test will be Tuesday when we see what kind of intensity we bring to practice."

Next
Fri-Sat., Oct. 17-18 – Barton in Seward County Invite (at Liberal, Kan.)

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