Team who takes measures to ensure survival by recruiting 6 very talented freshman to blend with the returning sophomores. Southwestern s Volleyball teams, current and past, can all be called Survivors. Like the CBS TV drama, Survivor they have prevailed as the lone survivor in five Regional Tournaments. It s a program by nature that is constantly changing personnel each year through graduation. This isn t something uncommon amongst Junior College programs across the nation but what makes this program unique is the players determination each year to be survivalists.
Measures have to be taken each season to ensure survival in the league.
All competition is like the tribal counsel, each team for its own and the winner takes all. Southwestern has made it a tradition of reaching the Region XI finals. Last season s Regional Championship marked the ninth time Southwestern has reached the finals in the past 12 seasons. This years team has already created those same high hopes. Others returning are hitters Jaci Lantz, Katie Lickteig, Jenny Moore and setter Jenny Hill.