Runnin’ Lopes Host Little Caesar Classic Volleyball Tournament

LCC defensive specialist Andreia Bomfin (Brazil) dives for a ball in action against Cisco College.

LCC defensive specialist Andreia Bomfin (Brazil) dives for a ball in action against Cisco College.

This past weekend, August 21-22, the LCC Runnin’ Lopes Volleyball team hosted the annual Little Caesar Classic tournament.  Twelve teams competed in the tournament including teams from Kansas, Texas, Nebraska, Wyoming, and Colorado.  Teams played at the Lamar Community Building and the LCC Wellness Center.

The team celebrates a successful kill during the Little Caesar Classic volleyball tournament.

The team celebrates a successful kill during the Little Caesar Classic volleyball tournament.

This tournament started the Lopes volleyball season with a high level of competition and kicked off the start of the 3 month long season.  “I wanted to play Texas schools right off the bat,” commented Coach Brandon Stephenson about the tough competition.  “I wanted to see what this team could do starting off with competition that they aren’t normally used too.”

Coach Stephenson also talked about the team’s performance stating, “Against Barton County we showed fans what this team can do, when everyone is on the same page.  However, game play against Pratt showed us just what the team needs to work on for this week’s upcoming tournament at McCook.”

The Little Caesar Classic is just one example of a considerably tougher volleyball season than previously played.  Coach Stephenson said, “We are headed to two tournaments in Texas, which means longer hours on the road but better competition.  We haven’t traveled to Texas much, but historically eastern Texas is a more competitive region that what we typically play.  By playing against more competitive teams than we have in the past, we hope to be better prepared to win in our region.”

The volleyball team travels to McCook, Nebraska, for tournament play on August 28-29.

For more information regarding the Lamar Community College Volleyball program, contact Coach Stephenson at 719.336.1673 or brandon.stephenson@lamarcc.edu.

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