Members of the North Tama volleyball team share hugs and tears following the Senior Night recognition ceremony last Thursday, September 30 in the high school gym ahead of the Redhawks matchup with Collins-Maxwell. Photo by Ruby F. Bodeker

Redhawks Coach Channing Halstead was visibly affected as she gave hugs to each of her senior players during the recognition ceremony which took place in the gym ahead of the Varsity game.

“This group of girls are exceptional young women off the court, as well as on,” Coach Halstead said in a statement. “They have trusted, respected, and built the North Tama volleyball program throughout their careers with us, and we are beyond thankful for that respect and love they demonstrate.”

Senior players Kaitlyn Calderwood, Aubree Monat, Mya Sierra, Molly Vogeler, as well as managers Kirstan Jans and Daniela Moraru were recognized for their contributions to the Redhawks team which has seen success after success the past several seasons under Halstead.

Following the emotional ceremony, the Redhawks handily topped the Spartans 25-4, 25-8, and 25-12 Thursday evening.

Photo by Ruby F. Bodeker

Junior setter Jadyn Rausch was — as she’s been all season — a standout player for North Tama putting up 20 assists (out of a team total of 29) and nine kills.

Junior hitter Shae Ewoldt had three assists and six kills, while senior defensive specialist Aubree Monat recorded three assists and four kills.

On defense for the Redhawks, senior Kaitlyn Calderwood and junior Lainey Willenbring contributed five digs apiece across the three sets with the Spartans. Senior Molly Vogeler contributed four digs, Ewoldt put up three, and Monat recorded one dig for a team total of 18 digs.

The Redhawks serve efficiency was nearly 90 percent with 65 out of 73 attempts good. The Spartans had a better serve rate — northwards of 96 percent — but only had the ball 26 times.

Monat locked in six aces across the three sets, Rausch and Vogeler each had five, Willenbring had four, Calderwood had two, while Ewoldt and Sierra had one apiece for a Redhawks total of 24 aces to the Spartans one.

Senior Aubree Monat leaps onto the gym floor ahead of the Redhawks matchup with Collins-Maxwell last Thursday, September 30 at North Tama High School. The Class 1A No. 13 Redhawks beat the Spartans in three sets. Photo by Ruby F. Bodeker

On Saturday, North Tama saw tournament play at Columbus Catholic High School in Waterloo where they dominated again, taking down the Don Bosco Dons (21-14, 21-13) in a conference matchup, the Columbus Catholic Sailors (21-11, 21-18) in non-conference play, and the Class 3A Waukon Indians (21-16, 23-21). They dropped one match to the Class 4A No.4 Marion Wolves in two sets (12-25, 13-25).

On Tuesday, October 5 the Redhawks (17-7) were on the road one last time this season, taking on the unranked Baxter Bolts (6-9) in an Iowa Star Conference matchup.

Tonight, Thursday, October 7, North Tama faces the unranked Tripoli Panthers (8-13) in conference play at home for their last regular season game beginning at 7 p.m. in the Redhawks Nest.

Redhawks junior middle hitter Breanna Sebetka (3) is a blur of action as she spikes the ball against the Collins-Maxwell Spartans Thursday evening. Photo by Ruby F. Bodeker

Photo by Ruby F. Bodeker

The Redhawks volleyball team celebrates winning a point Thursday night against Collins-Maxwell in the North Tama High School gym. The Class 1A no.13 Redhawks beat the Spartans in three sets (25-4, 25-8, 25-12) to put their season record at 14-6 ahead of Saturday’s Columbus Catholic High School tournament in Waterloo. Photo by Ruby F. Bodeker

Redhawks senior Molly Vogeler (second from left) hugs Coach Channing Halstead (left) while her parents look on as part of the volleyball Senior Night recognition ceremony last Thursday, September 30 in the North Tama High School gym. Photo by Ruby F. Bodeker

Redhawks senior Mya Sierra (second from left) tearfully hugs Coach Channing Halstead (left) while her parents look on as part of the volleyball Senior Night recognition ceremony last Thursday, September 30 in the North Tama High School gym. Photo by Ruby F. Bodeker

Redhawks senior Aubree Monat (center) hugs Coach Channing Halstead (left) while her parents look on as part of the volleyball Senior Night recognition ceremony last Thursday, September 30 in the North Tama High School gym. Photo by Ruby F. Bodeker

Redhawks senior Kaitlyn Calderwood (right) joyfully looks on as her mom Kim Calderwood (center) hugs Coach Channing Halstead (left) as part of the volleyball Senior Night recognition ceremony last Thursday, September 30 in the North Tama High School gym. Photo by Ruby F. Bodeker

Redhawks volleyball manager Kristan Jans (center) hugs Coach Channing Halstead (left) as part of the Senior Night recognition ceremony last Thursday, September 30 in the North Tama High School gym. Photo by Ruby F. Bodeker

Redhawks volleyball manager and foreign exchange student Daniela Moraru (center) hugs Coach Channing Halstead (left) as part of the Senior Night recognition ceremony last Thursday, September 30 in the North Tama High School gym. Photo by Ruby F. Bodeker