The Northland Pioneers volleyball team opened MCAC Northern Division play over the weekend with two straight-set victories over Minnesota North-Vermilion and Minnesota North-Mesabi Range at home.
 

Friday, September 5, 2025
	Set 1	Set 2	Set 3	Score
Minnesota North-Vermilion Ironhawks	4	13	16	0
Northland Pioneers	25	25	25	3

 
 
Top Performers:

• Sierra Westberg led all scorers with 12 kills and a .391 hitting percentage, adding 4 aces and 3 digs.
• McKenzie Dahl contributed 8 kills and 13 digs, while Kaydence Augustine dished out 30 assists and served up 5 aces.
• Tessa Hoglo added 6 kills and 2 solo blocks.

 
Team Highlights:

• Northland hit.296 overall, including .632 in the first set.
• The team totaled 16 service aces and 45 digs in the one-sided performance.

 
 

Saturday, September 6, 2025
	Set 1	Set 2	Set 3	Score
Minnesota North-Mesabi Range Norse	15	22	22	0
Northland Pioneers	25	25	25	3

 
Top Performers:

• McKenzie Dahl was a force at the net, racking up 20 kills on a .500 hitting percentage and adding 2 service aces.
• Sierra Westberg added 10 kills and 10 digs, while Kaydence Augustine ran the offense with 30 assists and chipped in a service ace.
• Rylie Fredrickson showcased her all-around game contributing 4 kills, 2 aces, and 7 digs.

 
Team Highlights:

• Northland hit a solid .284 overall, served up 6 aces, and had 41 digs.
• Memphys Tendrup led Minnesota North-Mesabi Range with 10 kills and 2 aces.