The Mid-Prairie Golden Hawk volleyball team takes the floor at Tim Grady Gymnasium in Wellman Tuesday for Senior Night against Durant. The Golden Hawks come into play with an overall record of 6-5 and a own a 1-3 record in River Valley Conference play. Last time out the Hawks got by Cascade in five sets in Wellman Thursday when they were led by Maya Nonnenmann and Ella Gronewold with nine kills each, Landry Pacha with 29 assists and Dakota Mitchell with 27 digs and eight aces. On the season Mid-Prairie’s leaders include Groenewold’s 76 kills, 10th most in the River Valley, Pacha’s 203 assists fourth most in the RVC and Dakota Mitchell’s 144 digs third in the conference.

Durant comes into the night with a record of 1-9. They were beaten in four matches over the weekend at the Marion tournament by Union, Iowa City Regina, Grundy Center and the Wolves on their home floor. For the year, the Wildcats are led by Katelyn Toft with 31 kills, Shannon Head with 73 assists and Avery Paper with 64 digs. This week, Mid-Prairie head volleyball coach Sherry Evans told KCII Sports what she liked most about the way her team is playing right now. “For us it’s about engaging, not giving up, playing with heart and playing the game that we know how to play. Controlling the things that we can control and doing them right. They are gelling really well together. They do everything we ask. They are so coachable and have great attitudes. I’m very proud of everyone, it takes a group effort from the players on the court to those on the bench to the coaches.”

Durant has won 17 of the last 19 matchups between these two schools, but the Golden Hawks swept the Wildcats a year ago. Mid-Prairie will honor seniors Cana Rediger, Maddie Nonnenmann, Ainsley Miller and Alyssa McDowell. Action starts tonight at 7:15p.m. at Mid-Prairie High School.