NMJC Falls to NMMI in Regional Championship Match, Ending A Great Season

By Claire Cabello 

NMJC fell to NMMI 0-3 on Saturday at the NJCAA Regional Tournament. 

NMJC defeated both Frank Phillips College and Midland College in 3 leading up to their championship match. 

The team played a hard three matches against NMMI, unfortunately they lost the first set 25-15, lost the second set 25-19, and the third 25-21. 

The T-Birds had a great season after having to take a break during COVID-19 season. We are very proud of our athletes and appreciate all of the hard work they have put in this season on and off the court. Here are some overall stats for our T-Birds. 

Milena Cernjanski- 223 Digs, 13 Aces

Ta'Nya Gibson- 390 Digs, 24 aces

Luiza Arsufi- 221 Digs, 32 Aces

Maggie Teixeira- 250 kills, 176 digs, 13 aces, 30 locks

Keniah Mcruffin- 107 kills, 26 blocks

Kristine Teivane- 425 kills, 51 aces, 354 digs, 34 blocks

Bella Zen- 162 kills, 55 blocks, 15 aces

Kennedy Kelly- 245 kills, 42 aces, 96 digs, 85 blocks

Lacie Schooley- 71 kills, 1008 assists, 19 aces, 307 digs, 50 blocks