Panthers earn WIC split
Cardinals edge Panthers
Logan-Magnolia came up short in a loss to Treynor, 3-2, in Western Iowa Conference regular season finale on Oct. 8 at Treynor.
Bella Klutts (16-17, 2 aces / 14 digs / 4 assists), Avery Hinkel (13-13 serves, 2 aces / 5 kills / 2 digs) and Morgan Van Iten (26-28 serves, 3 aces / 34 aces / 13 digs) led the way for the Panthers.
The Panthers will be in the WIC Tournament this week (Oct. 12-15), and start the Class 2A Regional Tournament on Oct. 19.
VB: 10-8-2026 @ Treynor
Logan-Magnolia 26-23-25-12-8 Treynor 24-25-23-25-15
Serves: Bella Klutts 16-17 (2 ace); Maria Kiger 10-11 (1); Avery Hinkel 13-13 (2); Morgan Van Iten 26-28 (3); Whitney Hawkins 14-14; Vala Springhower 10-11.
Assists: Morgan Van Iten 34; Bella Klutts 4.
Kills: Hadley Fetter 12; Kiger 10; Hinkel 5; Lindsey Kastner 9; Alexandra Kirlin 2.
Digs: Fetter 1; Klutts 14; Kiger 14; Hinkel 2; Van Iten 13; Whitney Hawkins 9; Kirlin 4; Springhower 5.
Blocks: Kastner 2; Kirlin 2; Van Iten 1.
Panthers Record: (5-3 WIC), 20-8
Panthers top Lady Reds in WIC
Logan-Magnolia rallied for a 3-1 win over Missouri Valley in Western Iowa Conference play on Oct. 6 in Logan. This was the Panthers’ 20th win of the season, their first 20-win campaign since 2010.
Vala Springhower (21-23, 5 aces / 13 digs), Bella Klutts (10-10 serves, 2 aces / 22 digs), Maria Kiger (19 kills) and Lindsey Kastner (13 kills / 6 blocks) had solid nights for the Panthers.
Lindsey Kastner (500 kills), Bella Klutts (500 digs) and Morgan Van Iten (500 assists) reached individual career milestones on the night.
VB: 10-6-2026 @ Logan
Logan-Magnolia 17-25-25-25 Missouri Valley 25-17-9-15
Serves: Bella Klutts 10-10 (2 aces); Maria Kiger 3-7; Avery Hinkel 12-12 (1); Ali Gill 10-10; Morgan Van Iten 19-19 (1); Whitney Hawkins 10-10; Vala Springhower 21-23 (5).
Assists: Van Iten 38; Klutts 4; Hawkins 1.
Kills: Fetter 9; Maria Kiger 19; Avery Hinkel 2; Lindsey Kastner 13; Van Iten 1; Alexandra Kirlin 2.
Digs: Fetter 3; Klutts 22; Kiger 9; Hinkel 7; Kastner 1; Ali Gill 2; Van Iten 9; Hawkins 9; Kirlin 3; Vala Springhower 13.
Blocks: Hinkel 2; Kastner 6; Van Iten 3; Kirlin 5.
Panthers Record: (5-2 WIC), 20-7
*** Class 2A Regional Tournament set for Oct. 19, 21, 26, 28 – Sites TBD
