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JCCC’s season ends in five-set battle against No. 3 Parkland

The photo shows an intense volleyball match taking place indoors on a hardwood court. Two teams are competing at the net: Foreground action: One player in a gray uniform with yellow accents is airborne, executing a powerful spike toward the opposing side. The player is wearing knee pads and white socks, and the jersey number “12” is visible. Directly across the net, a player in a navy blue uniform with yellow details is jumping high with arms extended, attempting to block the spike. This player is holding the volleyball above the net. Other players: Several teammates from both sides are positioned around the court, ready for the next move. They are wearing coordinated uniforms—one team in gray with yellow trim, the other in navy blue with yellow trim. Background: A large banner hangs above the court reading “CHAMPIONSHIPS” with the NJCAA logo, indicating this is a high-level tournament setting. The net is clearly marked with NJCAA branding, and the venue appears to be a gymnasium with seating visible in the upper section. The image captures the dynamic moment of a spike-versus-block duel, emphasizing athleticism and competition in a championship environment.
JCCC hitter Ava Esser goes up for a kill.

Game Leaders

Johnson County Community College
K: Ava Esser - 20
B: Lauren Roediger - 4
D: 2 Players (#10, #12) - 11
SA: Campbell Chabot - 3
Parkland College
K: Shay McMillen - 14
B: 2 Players (#16, #22) - 6
D: Anna McEwen - 18
SA: 2 Players (#7, #8) - 3

Team Stats

Johnson County Community College
Parkland College

Hitting %

.159
.274

Blocks

5.0
11.0

Digs

49
40

Aces

10
12
full stats
Posted: Nov 21, 2025

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – The No. 5-seeded Johnson County Community College volleyball team saw its 2025 campaign come to a close Friday, falling 3–2 to No. 3 Parkland College in the consolation bracket of the NJCAA Division II Tournament.

JCCC claimed the opening and third sets and positioned itself to close out the match in the fourth, but Parkland rallied for a 25–22 win to extend the contest. The Cobras then seized early momentum in the decisive fifth set and pulled away for a 15–5 victory.

Freshman standout Ava Esser delivered a dominant performance, finishing with a match-high 20 kills and 11 digs for her sixth double-double of the season. She ends her impressive freshman campaign with 460 kills—fifth-most in program history. Sophomore Brooke Boyer also reached double figures with 11 kills.

Freshman setter Campbel Chabot continued her strong postseason play, distributing 39 assists to bring her season total to 1,147, moving her to seventh all-time on JCCC's single-season chart.

Defensively, sophomore libero Carlie Martin closed out her Cavalier career with 11 digs, finishing with 1,164 career digs—fourth-most in program history.

JCCC concludes the season with a 25–9 overall record.