Biggerstaff Inks with Volleyball
5/21/12 – Crimson Wave head volleyball coach  Stephanie Zimny has announced the signing of Luther East High School volleyball star Jessica Anne Biggerstaff to a national letter of intent to continue her athletic and academic careers at Calumet College of St. Joseph.
Biggerstaff is a form club player of both Altitude and Dunes Volleyball Clubs and spent her first two seasons of collegiate volleyball playing for South Suburban Community College. Biggerstaff will bring a lot of court awareness and experience to CCSJ next season. Jessica will be an instant leader and help the team on and off the court. While at CCSJ, Biggerstaff will major in Forensic Science.
"Jessica not only brings skill and height to the team as a MB but she will also bring a sense of maturity to the game as well as leadership on and off the court” Said Head Coach Zimny on Biggerstaff
Volleyball Takes Loss in 4
10/25/11 – The Crimson Wave volleyball team took a conference loss tonight to the Roosevelt University Lakes 3-1 (20-25, 7-25, 25-18, 14-25).
The Crimson Wave ladies were led by 11 kills from Brandy Sechrist, 6 kills from Tanesha Varnado and 5 kills from Brooke Mathias. Hope Castillo had 21 assists while Mathias add 11 digs.
The Crimson Wave ladies will travel to Purdue University North Central on October 27th for a 7:00 pm CCAC match.
Crimson Wave Invite Day 2
10/22/11 – The Crimson Wave volleyball team finished day two of the Crimson Wave Invite after playing three matches on the day on Alumni Court.
The Crimson Wave lost their first match of the day to Aquinas College 3-0 (25-12, 25-13, 25-13). The ladies were led 9 kills from Brandy Sechrist along with 4 kills from Brooke Mathias. Hope Castillo had 15 assists on the match.
The Crimson Wave fought a tough battle against the University of Michigan –D earborn in their second match of the day 3-0 (25-20, 25-18, 25-12). Sechrist again led the ladies with 5 kills along with 15 assists from Castillo.
The Crimson Wave lost their third match of the day to Indiana University – South Bend 3-0 (25-7, 25-15, 25-12).
The Crimson Wave will host Roosevelt University in a CCAC match on Tuesday October 25th at 7:00 pm on Alumni Court.
Crimson Wave Invite Day One
10/21/11 – The Crimson Wave came out against Concordia University – Ann Arbor in day one of the 5th Annual Crimson Wave Invite on Alumni Court in Whiting, IN.
The Crimson Wave fell to Concordia 3-0 (25-11, 25-16, 25-15). The Crimson Wave were led by 7 Kills from Brandy Sechrist, 6 kills from Abigail Hunsucker, 5 Kills from Brooke Mathias and 4 kills each from Sophie Kessler and Tanesha Varnado. Hope Castillo had 22 assists for the ladies.
In the Crimson Wave’s second match of the day the ladies fell to William Penn University in three games (25-10, 25-16, 25-12). Kessler led the ladies with 5 kills along with 4 and 2 kills from each Hunsucker and Mathias. Castillo ended the night with 13 assists.
Aquinas College defeated Indiana University – South Bend and Roosevelt University while Concordia defeated the University of Michigan – Dearborn.
William Penn defeated Roosevelt in their second match of the day.
Volleyball Takes Loss to Olivet at Home
10/18/11 – The Crimson Wave volleyball team took a conference loss to Olivet Nazarene University tonight 3-0 (25-8, 25-17, 25-14) on Alumni Court.
The Crimson Wave were led by 4 kills from Sophie Kessler, three kills from Brandy Sechrist andtwo kills from each Brooke Mathias and Abigail Hunsucker. Hope Castillo ended the night with 11 assists.
The Crimson Wave will host the Crimson Wave Invite this weekend on Alumni Court.
Crimson Wave Take Care of Business Against
Peregrines
10/11/11 – The Crimson Wave volleyball team drove across town for a match up with CCAC rival the Purdue University Calumet Peregrines. The Crimson Wave took care of business as they beat the Peregrines 3 games to 0, 25-11, 25-23, 25-21.
The Crimson Wave jumped out to a great start winning game one 25-11. The Crimson Wave hit a .130 during game one compared to the Peregrines -.138.
The Crimson Wave came back out strong in game two jumping out to an early 4-1 lead on a Sophie Kessler kill. The Peregrines did not stay quiet for long as they scored the next two points to make it a 4-3 game. Kacey Amendola would grab two straight kills for the ladies and after an error by the Peregrines the Crimson Wave led 7-3. The Peregrines would go on a 5-1 run tying the game at 8 apiece. After trading points the Crimson Wave found themselves with a one point lead on an Abigail Hunsucker kill 21-20. Brandy Sechrist gave the Crimson Wave a two point lead when she sent a ball to the back corner off a Hope Castillo set. Two Peregrine points would tie the game at 22 all. Two Peregrine errors would give the Crimson Wave a chance to win the game. The Peregrines would score and then error for the Crimson Wave victory 25-23.
The Crimson Wave would take game three 25-21 for the match.
The Crimson Wave were led by 5 kills each from Brooke Mathias, Kessler, and Sechrist. Tanesha Varnado and Hunsucker added 4 kills apiece. Castillo had 18 assists as Amendola had 10 digs on the night.
The Crimson Wave are now 2-19 overall and 1-7 in CCAC play.
Volleyball Takes Loss to SXU
10/4/11 – The Crimson Wave volleyball team took a CCAC loss to St. Xavier University tonight 3-0 (25-8, 25-11, 25-12) on Alumni Court.
The Crimson Wave were led by 4 kills from Brandy Sechrist and 3 kills from Tanesha Varnado. Hope Castillo ended the night with 11 assists.
The Crimson Wave will travel to Judson University on Thursday October 6th for a 7:00 pm CCAC match.
Volleyball Takes Loss to RMU
9/29/11 – The Crimson Wave volleyball team took a loss to conference opponent Robert Morris University 3-0 (25-12, 25-18, 25-9) in Chicago, IL.
The Crimson Wave were led by 6 kills from Brandy Sechrist and 4 kills from Abigail Hunsucker. Kacey Amendola had 8 assists while Hope Castillo had 6 assists.
The Crimson Wave will travel to Fort Wayne, IN tomorrow for the Indiana Tech Invitational.
Volleyball Takes Conference Loss
9/27/11 – The Crimson Wave volleyball team took a conference loss to Illinois Tech tonight 3-0 (25-12, 25-21, 25-10) at home.
The Crimson Wave were led by 6 kills from Tanesha Varnado and 4 kills each from Abigail Hunsucker, Sophie Kessler and Brandy Sechrist. Kacey Amendola had 12 assists for the ladies.
The Crimson Wave will travel to Chicago, Il to take on the Robert Morris University Eagles on Thursday September 29th at 7:00 pm.
Crimson Wave Participate in Alzheimer’s Walk
9/22/11 - This past weekend, the Crimson Wave volleyball and softball teams participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer's at Hidden Lake Park in Merrillville, IN. The girls raised over $450 in donations for the Alzheimer's Association and the fight to end this horrific disease effecting so many people today.
“This was a great experience for the girls to get out and be a part of something bigger than even their team. They got to join in the fight to cure a disease that affects millions of loved ones all over the world." Said Head Coach Stephanie Zimny
Volleyball Takes Loss at Stritch
9/20/11 – The Crimson Wave volleyball team took a loss in Milwaukee, WI tonight to the Cardinal Stritch University Wolves 3-0 (25-17, 25-14, 25-13).
The Crimson Wave were led by 6 kills from Sophie Kessler and 4 kills from each Abigail Hunsucker and Brandy Sechrist. Hope Castillo had 19 assists for the ladies.
The Crimson Wave will take a week off and then host Illinois Tech at 7:00 pm on Tuesday September 27th.
Volleyball Takes Loss in Four at Home
9/13/11 Hammond, IN - The Crimson Wave  volleyball team lost an exciting match tonight against conference opponent the Trinity International University Trojans 3-1 (16-25, 20-25, 25-23, 16-25).
After falling short in game one the Crimson Wave came out strong jumping to a 4-0 lead in game two. Ladies led most of game two until the 16th point of play where they let the Trojans back in the game. After a tough fight the ladies gave game two to the Trojans 20-25.
Game three brought a Crimson Wave victory. Despite the close win, 25-23, the Crimson Wave led nearly all of the game. Game four brought a tough fight but the ladies could not hold on giving the match to the Trojans.
Tanesha Varnado led the Crimson Wave with 13 kills and 5 digs. Abigail Hunsucker had 8 kills and 7 digs along with 7 Kills from Brandy Sechrist. Hope Castillo had 31 assists on the night.
The Crimson Wave will travel to Kankakee CC tomorrow night for a 7:00 pm match.
Hunsucker Named All-Invite, Ladies Beat AIB
9/9/11 – Crimson Wave women’s volleyball player Abigail Hunsucker was named to the Clarke College Quad All-Invite Team as the Crimson Wave ladies went 1-2 in the quad defeating AIB.
The Crimson Wave defeated AIB 3-1 (25-23, 20-25, 25-19, 25-19). Brooke Mathias led the way on offense with 12 kills while Tanesha Varnado added 10 and Hunsucker added 5. Hope Castillo had 24 assists for the ladies.
The Crimson Wave were defeated by Robert Morris University 3-0 (25-14, 25-15, 25-17) and Clarke College 3-0 (25-9, 25-16, 25-6).
The Crimson Wave ladies will host Trinity International University on Tuesday September 13th at 7:00 pm.
Volleyball Defeated by St. Francis
9/6/11 - The Crimson Wave volleyball team was defeated by the University of St. Francis tonight 3-0 (25-16, 25-9, 25-10).
The Crimson Wave were led by 4 kills from Tanesha Varnado and 9 assists by Hope Castillo.
The Crimson Wave will travel to Clarke College Friday September 9th for a tri-match.
Volleyball Takes Loss in Opener
8/27/11 – The Crimson Wave volleyball team took a tough loss in the season opener today at Indiana University South Bend in South Bend, IN. The ladies were defeated 3-1 (14-25, 14-25, 25-20, 19-25).
The Crimson Wave were led by 9 kills from Brooke Mathias and 7 kills each from Abigail Hunsucker and Tanesha Varnado. Kacey Amendola ended the day with 16 assists while Hope Castillo added 11.
The Crimson Wave are 0-1 on the season and will host the University of St. Francis on Tuesday September 6th at 7:00 pm
Crimson Wave Sign Two from Ancilla
4/30/11 – The Crimson Wave Volleyball program has signed two volleyball players from Ancilla College in Donaldson, IN. Brooke Mathias and Brandy Sechrist have signed national letters of intent to continue their volleyball and academic careers with the Crimson Wave and Head Coach Andy Marks.
Mathias will come to the Crimson Wave to solidify the right side position that has plagued the Crimson Wave the past few seasons. “Brooke’s experience with Ancilla will bring a new level of play to our opposite position. I am very excited to have the opportunity to coach Brooke next season. I believe with her skill and work effort she will help put us in contention at the top of the conference.” Said Coach Marks on Brooke Mathias. Brooke will play for the Crimson Wave for the next three seasons looking to put a strong mark on the program.
Sechrist will fill the outside hitting void for the ladies next season. She is strong outside hitter that can place the ball and come up with a kill when the game is on the line. The junior college experience will help put her as a strong player in the conference that will earn respect as the season progresses. “Brandy is a great outside that still has a ton of potential left. Her hard work and love for the game will put her in the best position to succeed for the Crimson Wave next season. I am looking forward to the next three seasons with Brandy” said Coach Marks on Brandy Sechrist
“I am looking forward to this opportunity in coaching both of these young ladies. I think this is a great combo to have on the court and am looking forward to their success not only on the floor but also in the classroom” said Coach Marks as a final word on Sechrist and Mathias
Volleyball Ends Season at Home
11/2/10 – The Crimson Wave volleyball team ended their season tonight at home against Trinity Christian College. The Crimson Wave were defeated 3-0 (25-9, 25-12, 25-9).
The Crimson Wave were led by Abigail Hunsucker with 7 kills along with 5 kills from Katie Kaiser. Hope Castillo ended the night with 13 assists.
Ladies Fall to PNC
10/28/10 – The Crimson Wave volleyball team fell to conference opponent Purdue University North Central tonight 3-0.
The Crimson Wave were led by 7 kills from Katie Kaiser and 5 kills from Kelsey McFarlane. Hope Castillo had 16 assists.
The Crimson Wave will travel to Cardinal Stritch University on Saturday October 30th for a two match set against the Knox College and the Benedictine-Springfield.
Volleyball Defeated by #25 ONU
10/19/10 – The Crimson Wave volleyball team was defeated in Bourbonnais, IL last night by conference opponent and #25 in the NAIA Coaches Poll Olivet Nazarene University. The Crimson Wave were defeated 3-0 (25-9, 25-11, 25-8).
Kelsey McFarlane led the Crimson Wave with 9 kills with setter Hope Castillo having 12 assists.
The ladies will host the Crimson Wave Invite on October 22-23.
Volleyball Competes at St. Francis Invite
10/16/10 – The Crimson Wave volleyball team competed at the University of St. Francis Invitational this weekend held at Munciana Volleyball Club in Yorktown, IN.
The Crimson Wave opened day one of the invite with a pair of matches against Grand View University and host the University of St. Francis. The Crimson Wave dropped both matches three games to zero.
On day two of the invite the Crimson Wave matched up against Indiana University East in the morning match and Madonna University in the afternoon match. After two hard fought battles the Crimson Wave fell short giving both away three games to zero
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In the Madonna University match Kelsey McFarlane led the ladies with 5 kills and 5 digs. Hope Castillo recorded 6 assists.
The Crimson Wave will travel to Olivet Nazarene University on Tuesday October 19th for a 7:00 pm CCAC match.
Volleyball Comes Up Short Against Judson
10/8/10 – The Crimson Wave volleyball team came up short tonight against conference opponent Judson University three games to one.
The Crimson Wave won game one 25-22. The ladies lost the momentum and gave the next three to Judson 25-6, 25-6, and 25-13.
The ladies were led by Kelsey McFarlane’s 7 kills along with Katie Kaiser’s 5.
Volleyball Defeated at St. Xavier
10/5/10 – The Crimson Wave volleyball fought hard in a loss tonight to St. Xavier University 0-3 (16-25, 18-25, 13-25).
Kelsey McFarlane led the ladies with 8 kills along with Katie Kaiser’s 3 kills. Hope Castillo had 10 assists while Abigail Hunsucker had 8 digs.
The Crimson Wave will host Judson University Friday October 8th at 7:00 pm in a CCAC match up.
Volleyball Takes Loss to RMU
10/1/10 – The Crimson Wave volleyball team lost to conference opponent Robert Morris University tonight three games to zero (25-15, 25-17, 25-15).
Kelsey McFarlane led the Crimson Wave with 6 kills and Katie Kaiser with 5 kills while Hope Castillo had 19 assists.
The Crimson Wave ladies will travel to St. Xavier University Tuesday October 5th for a 7:00 pm conference match up.
Ladies Fall Short to Illinois Tech
9/28/10 – The Crimson Wave volleyball team fell short tonight against conference opponent Illinois Tech 3-0 (14-25, 18-25, 16-25).
Kelsey McFarlane led the Crimson Wave with 11 kills hitting .308 on the night. Jessica Noble had 2 aces and Hope Castillo finished with 13 assists.
The Crimson Wave will host Robert Morris University Friday October 1st at 7:00 pm.
Ladies Take Loss to Wolves at Home
9/21/10 – The Crimson Wave volleyball team took a loss tonight to the Cardinal Stritch University Wolves three games to zero.
The Crimson Wave ladies have a week off and will then travel to Illinois Tech in Chicago, IL for a 7:00 pm conference match on Tuesday September 28th.
Ladies Defeated at TIU
9/14/10 – The Crimson Wave volleyball team was defeated tonight at Trinity International University in Deerfield, IL. The ladies were defeated three games to zero (25-10, 25-7, 25-11).
The ladies were led by five kills from Katie Kaiser along with four kills and seven digs by Kelsey McFarlane. Setter Hope Castillo had 10 assists on the night.
The Crimson Wave ladies will travel to Kankakee Community College tomorrow night for a 7:00 pm match.
Ladies Compete at Aurora
9/12/10 – The Crimson Wave volleyball team competed at the Aurora University Invitational this weekend.
On Friday night the ladies were defeated by North Central College 3-0. Kelsey McFarlane led the ladies with five kills along with Abby Hunsucker’s 5 digs. The ladies were defeated in the second match of the night by Monmouth College 3-0. Katie Kaiser and McFarlane both had five kills. Hope Castillo had 10 assists in the match.
On Saturday the ladies matched up with Millikin University in the first match being defeated 3-0. McFarlane had four kills with Kaiser having three. In the second match the Crimson Wave ladies took St. Norbert College to four games being defeated 3-1. McFarlane led the ladies with 17 kills. Castillo had 15 assists on the match.
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