2015-16 Barton Volleyball News
Limited availability remaining for high school volleyball camp
Perfect timing for players wanting to shake off the rust from their break away from volleyball and prepare for the rapidly approaching season, the Barton Community College volleyball program is offering a high school aged volleyball camp July 27-30. The camp provides a challenging four-day volleyball training experience for players ready to compete at the high school level with development of solid technical and tactical skills emphasized, as well as, games, contests and prizes awarded in a fun, competitive atmosphere. Commuter cost is $199 per camper or $299 for overnight campers. Limited spots still available for the camp as those interested are encouraged to contact Coach Brandon Stephenson at (620) 792-9374 or by email at stephensonb@bartonccc.edu as soon as possible.
July 23, 2016
Barton Volleyball offering High School Tournament and Middle School Camp; June 6 cost savings deadline available for July high school camp
The Barton Community College volleyball program is offering both a high school tournament and middle school camp in mid-June, as well as, an early registration cost saving deadline for the upcoming July high school volleyball camp.
May 28, 2016
Barton Volleyball offering Middle School Clinics
The Barton Community College volleyball program is offering skill clinics for middle school age players on Saturday, April 16, and Saturday, April 23. Introducing a solid foundation of the fundamental skills of the game, the clinic is recommended for players wanting to learn the sport and continue development of skills. The clinic will run from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. consisting of multiple drills and games to develop individual skill proficiency and confidence. Attendance at either of the two clinics or both is welcome for $50 per participant each clinic date. To register and receive a Barton Volleyball Clinic t-shirt, contact Coach Brandon Stephenson at (620) 792-9374, email stephensonb@bartonccc.edu or online at www.BartonSports.com.
April 13, 2016
Stephenson takes over Barton volleyball program
Meeting the approval of the Barton Community College Board of Trustees, Brandon Stephenson takes over the Barton volleyball program as the Cougars’ new head coach. Stephenson, a native of Kansas, is familiar with the successful history of Barton Volleyball and brings coaching experience from within the junior college ranks.
February 01, 2016
Former Cougar Ray Bechard leads KU Volleyball into first ever Final Four
Captured in an exciting improbable fifth set comeback, former Barton Community College volleyball coach Ray Bechard has led the University of Kansas Volleyball team to a berth in the NCAA Championship Semifinal. Making its first ever Regional finals appearance in KU volleyball history, the No. 9 seeded Jayhawks erased a 13-9 fifth set deficit Saturday night in San Diego, California, with sixth straight points upsetting the No. 1 seeded University of Southern California Trojans 25-18, 25-21, 22-25, 19-25, and 15-13. KU, now 30-2 on the season, extends its unprecedented season traveling to Omaha, Nebraska, for a final four matchup with No. 4 University of Nebraska on Thursday, December 17.
December 13, 2015
Barton Volleyball’s Naccarato earns post season awards
Barton Community College volleyball freshman Olivia Naccarato was recently awarded honorable mention honors for both the All-KJCCC Division I and All-Region VI Division I team.
November 16, 2015
Barton Volleyball’s season ends in Concordia
The Barton Community College volleyball team had their season end in the first round of the Region VI playoffs as Cloud County Community College swept the sixth seeded Lady Cougars Wednesday night in Concordia 25-9, 25-20, and 25-21. The loss winds up Barton’s season at 9-24 while the third seeded Thunderbirds improve to 22-11 advancing to the region’s final four being held Sunday at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.
November 04, 2015
Barton Volleyball concludes regular season with loss at second place Seward County
Playing its second consecutive match against one of the top teams in the conference, the Barton Community College volleyball team came up empty again losing 25-18, 25-11, and 25-23 Thursday evening at Seward County Community College. Concluding the regular season with the loss doesn’t hurt the sixth place Cougars in the standings falling to 6-10 and 9-23 overall nor did it help the second place Lady Saints as Seward County improved to 13-3 and 24-14 on the season. Barton will begin Region VI playoff action on Wednesday as the Cougars travel to third seeded Cloud County Community College for a 6:30 p.m. first round first serve.
October 29, 2015
Barton Volleyball blanked at No. 20 Hutchinson
For the second time this season the Barton Community College volleyball team simply didn’t have answers to combat No. 20 ranked Hutchinson Community College as the Blue Dragons rolled Wednesday night at the Hutchinson Sports Arena 25-14, 25-16, and 25-7. The loss drops Barton to 6-9 in conference play and 9-22 overall while Hutchinson improves to 27-8 on the season and 14-1 in the Jayhawk securing their fourth straight conference championship. The Cougars will wrap up regular season play on Thursday traveling to second place Seward County Community College for a 6:30 p.m. first serve.
October 27, 2015
Cougars rally for fifth set victory over Pratt on Sophomore Night
The Barton Community College volleyball team rallied for a fifth set victory Wednesday night at the Barton Gym winning 16-25, 25-21, 20-25, 25-20, and 15-10 over Pratt Community College. Victorious in their final three home matches of the season, the Cougars sent out sophomore members of the squad with the come from behind win improving the sixth place Cougars to 6-8 in conference play and 9-21. Pratt, who is in a battle for a home first round match in the approaching region tournament, slipped to fifth place at 8-6 and 17-15 overall. Barton will wrap up regular season play next week against the top two Jayhawk teams beginning with No. 19 ranked Hutchinson Community College on Tuesday followed by a Thursday road trip to Liberal closing out the schedule at Seward County Community College. First serve for both contests slated for 6:30 p.m.
October 21, 2015
Cougar volleyball win streak snapped at Colby
Having swept their previous two opponents, the Barton Community College volleyball team got a dose of their own medicine as the Cougars were swept Saturday at Colby Community College 25-6, 25-22, and 25-23. The loss drops Barton to 5-8 in the Jayhawk and 8-21 overall while Colby keeps pace for a top four Jayhawk finish improving to 8-5 and 12-17. The Cougars will play their final home match of the season this coming Wednesday in a 6:30 p.m. first serve versus Pratt Community College.
October 17, 2015
Barton Volleyball serves up sweep to Grizzlies
The Barton Community College volleyball team served its way to its second consecutive sweep at the Barton Gym winning 25-15, 25-16, and 25-14 over Butler Community College. The victory improves Barton to 5-7 in the Jayhawk and 8-20 overall while Butler drops to 2-11 in conference and 4-25 on the season. The Cougars travel to Colby Community College on Saturday for a 2:00 p.m. first serve before their final home match next Wednesday.
October 14, 2015
Cougar Volleyball hammers Dodge City for conference sweep
Hitting a season high attack percentage the Barton Community College volleyball team hammered Dodge City Community College in straight sets Wednesday evening at the Barton Gym 25-13, 25-21, and 25-17. The victory improves Barton to 4-7 in the Jayhawk and 7-20 overall while Dodge City drops to 1-9 in conference and 3-22 on the season. The Cougars will have a week away from completion until next Wednesday as Butler Community College comes to the Barton Gym for a 6:30 p.m. conference first serve.
October 07, 2015
Cougars taken down in three to Highland
For the second straight home match the Barton Community College volleyball team couldn’t score points late as the Cougars lost 3-0 to Highland Community College Monday evening at the Barton Gym. The Cougars hung with the Scotties for most of each set but failed to stay strong down the stretch and string points together in dropping consecutive sets 25-13, 25-20, and 25-22. The non-conference loss drops Barton to 6-20 on the season while Highland’s season mark improves to 14-6. The Cougars have short time to regroup as Barton hosts Dodge City Community College on Wednesday in a 6:30 p.m. conference match at the Barton Gym.
October 05, 2015
Cougar Volleyball opens homestand with loss to Cloud County
The Barton Community College volleyball team took it on the chin Saturday at the Barton Gym dropping consecutive sets to Cloud County Community College 25-2-, 25-22, and 25-16. The loss drops Barton to 3-7 in Jayhawk conference play and 6-19 overall while Cloud County improves to 7-3 winning their third straight moving to 13-7. The Cougars will play the second of a four match homestand on Monday as Highland Community College comes to the Barton Gym for a 6:30 p.m. first serve.
October 03, 2015
Responding to the challenge, Barton Volleyball rallies for victory at Garden City to begin second half of conference season
The Barton Community College volleyball team began the second half of the conference season much like it began, a victory over Garden City Community College. Unlike the four set victory the Cougars enjoyed back at the Barton Gym in late August, Barton needed a rally Wednesday night at the Dennis Perryman Center hammering the Broncbusters 25-15 in the opener but dropping the next two 19-25 and 21-15. With their backs to the wall the Cougars responded taking the fourth 25-20 then broke away in the latter half of the fifth winning 15-8. The victory improves Barton to 3-6 in Jayhawk conference play and 6-18 overall while Garden City drops their thirteenth straight falling to 1-8 in conference and 1-24 on the season. Getting the fifteen match losing streak monkey off their backs, the Cougars will look to carry the momentum to avenge an earlier loss to Cloud County Community College welcoming the T-birds to the Barton Gym on Saturday for a 2:00 p.m. first serve.
September 30, 2015