Crusaders win NCCAA Regional

Top-seeded Maranatha defeated No. 2 seed Lincoln Christian in four sets in the NCCAA Midwest Regional championship and earned the right to advance to the National Christian College Athletic Association Division-II National Tournament in Kissimmee, Fla., on Nov. 10-12.

The Crusaders also cleaned up on the NCCAA Midwest Region awards. Outside Torey DeLozier was named the Player of the Year, Hallie Nelson was selected the Libero of the Year and outside Pam Borchardt was named the Freshman of the Year. DeLozier, Nelson and middle Laci Peterson were named all-Midwest Region. DeLozier and setter Emily Thompson were selected to the all-Midwest Regional team.

-Ricky Nelson