2024-2025 Women's Volleyball News

Nicole Buck was named the new head coach of the Northwest College volleyball team after serving three seasons as the head coach of the Cody Fillies. Photo courtesy Nicole Buck
FORMER CODY COACH TABBED TO LEAD NWC VOLLEYBALL

April 08, 2025

After a search that lasted just over a month following the departure of Scott Keister, Northwest College has its new head volleyball coach. Former Cody High School coach Nicole Buck (formerly Nicole Gwynn) was named the new Trapper coach last week.

The Trapper volleyball team celebrated one last win in Gillette on Saturday. Northwest is seen here celebrating during a match against Eastern Wyoming in October including, from left, Sierra Kilts, Aidann Mottishaw, Taylor Wilson and Brooke Larsen. Tribune photo by Carla Wensky
NWC VOLLEYBALL WRAPS UP WITH WIN

November 07, 2024

Ending the season on the road the Northwest College volleyball team finished on a high, earning a 3-1 win over Gillette College on Saturday.

Sadie Meier gets under a ball to pass it during the Trapper’s match against Eastern Wyoming. Northwest heads to Gillette to wrap up the season at 2 p.m. on Saturday. Tribune photo by Carla Wensky
FIVE SET FLURRY: TRAPERS ELIMINATED AFTER DIFFICULT HOME FINALE

October 31, 2024

Three five set matches in five days wrapped up the home schedule for the Northwest College volleyball team and, with two losses, eliminated the Trappers from postseason contention.

DanniKa Barfuss serves the ball in front of the Trapper bench during a match against the Rocky Mountain JV. Northwest will host three matches in five days to wrap up the regular season home schedule. Tribune photo by Seth Romsa
TRAPPERS STUMBLE ON THE ROAD

October 24, 2024

A narrow contest decided by a fifth set run and a poor day on Saturday set back the Northwest College volleyball team’s quest for the postseason, losing to Western Wyoming 3-2 on Friday and to Casper 3-1 on Saturday to spoil the Trapper’s momentum on the road.

The Trappers celebrate following a point by Tilli Danczyk (left) against the Battlin’ Bears on Friday night. Northwest heads back out on the road for matches against Western Wyoming and Casper College on Friday and Saturday. Tribune photo by Seth Romsa
BACK IN FORM: NWC VOLLEYBALL WINS HOME WEEKEND

October 17, 2024

Back at home after a three game road swing and some momentum following a win that snapped a four game losing streak, the Northwest College women’s volleyball team earned two more wins, defeating the Rocky Mountain JV 3-1 and Gillette College 3-0.

Taylee Carlson (left) and Tilli Danczyk get up to block a ball during the home match against Casper College on Sept. 28. Northwest returns home this Friday and Saturday before heading back on the road the following weekend. Tribune photo by Seth Romsa
TRAPPER VOLLEYBALL SNAPS LOSING SKID

October 10, 2024

After a poor start to Region IX play the Northwest College volleyball team desperately needed a win to wrap up its quick three game road swing. The Trappers got their win on Tuesday night over Central Wyoming 3-1 after losing to Eastern Wyoming 3-1 and getting swept by Laramie County Community College over the weekend.

Brooke Larsen passes the ball during the match against Casper on Saturday. Northwest fell short against Casper and Western Wyoming in its Region IX openers at home. Tribune photo by Seth Romsa
TRAPPER VOLLEYBALL STUMBLES IN REGION OPENERS

October 03, 2024

A disappointing weekend at home led to an 0-2 start in Region IX action for the Northwest College volleyball team on Friday and Saturday, losing to Western Wyoming 3-1 before being swept by Casper College on Saturday.

Kennedy Oman led the Trappers in blocks in all three matches on the road to help Northwest to a 15-1 record. Oman is pictured here during the Trapper Invitational on Sept. 12. Kennedy Oman led the Trappers in blocks in all three matches on the road to help Northwest to a 15-1 record. Oman is pictured here during the Trapper Invitational on Sept. 12. Tribune photo by Seth Romsa
NWC VOLLEYBALL 15-1 HALFWAY THROUGH

September 26, 2024

One last road trip north for nonconference action saw the Northwest College volleyball team wrap up the first half of the season with a 15-1 record and head into Region IX play on a high note.

Sierra Kilts and the Trappers finished the Trapper Invitational with only one set dropped, and now head on their final nonconference road swing of the season. Tribune photo by Seth Romsa
TRAPPER VOLLEYBALL STRONG IN HOME TOURNEY

September 19, 2024

Returning home after several weeks on the road, the Northwest College volleyball team played host to the Trapper Invitational over a three-day span.

Devree Gines sets the ball during an early season match against Miles Community College in August. Gines and the Trappers return home this weekend for the Trapper Invitational starting today (Thursday). Tribune photo by Seth Romsa
TRAPPER VOLLEYBALL STRONG EARLY ON

September 12, 2024

Two weekends on the road saw the Northwest College volleyball team sweep through competition Aug. 29-31 in Gillette before battling against top competition in Idaho this past weekend.

Brooke Larsen watches as her ball gets over the net against the Pioneers. Northwest completed a sweep of the visitors in the season opener. Tribune photo by Seth Romsa
TRAPPER VOLLEYBALL STARTS SEASON STRONG

August 29, 2024

A strong opening performance at home last Thursday against Miles Community College earned the Northwest College volleyball team a 1-0 start to the season, during a week which also included the chance Friday to compete against former Trapper alumni.

Aidann Mottishaw of Idaho Falls, Idaho, is one of six incoming freshmen for the Trapper volleyball team, and will look to make her mark at the setting position this season. Tribune photo by Seth Romsa
TRAPPER VOLLEYBALL SET FOR HOME OPENER THIS THURSDAY

August 20, 2024

Three weeks of preparation and practice will come to fruition this week on the court for the Northwest College volleyball team, kicking off the 2024 season Thursday and Friday in Cabre Gym.

The Northwest College volleyball team finished at the top in academics for the Trappers last year, as five teams and 43 athletes received recognition for their academic excellence. Tribune photo by Seth Romsa
TRAPPER TEAMS LEAD IN 2023-24 ACADEMICS

August 13, 2024

Five Northwest College teams and 43 individuals were named to the NJCAA All-Academic Teams for the 2023-24 season, capping off a successful academic year for the Trappers.

Amelia Paul sets the ball during a drill, with younger athletes spending time in the gym with Northwest College athletes to learn the game of volleyball. Tribune photo by Seth Romsa
VOLLEYBALL CAMP DRAWS A CROWD

July 25, 2024

The annual All Skills Camp at Northwest College sold out for all age levels, drawing in 120 athletes from 3 years old all the way through incoming high school seniors at Cabre Gym in early July.

Incoming Trapper freshmen Holland Stowe of Buffalo (left) and Powell’s Kenzie Fields instruct young athletes during the All Skills Camp at Northwest College. Tribune photo by Seth Romsa
TRAPPER VOLLEYBALL WELCOMES SEVEN FRESHMAN

July 25, 2024

Northwest College volleyball will welcome seven freshmen to the team this year, three of those being Wyoming prospects, including Powell’s own Kenzie Fields who is joining the practice squad this fall.

The Northwest College volleyball team will be returning nine players from last year’s roster, with the Trappers hoping for an improvement this fall after a strong spring. TRIBUNE PHOTO BY CARLA WENSKY
TRAPPER VOLLEYBALL RETURNS NINE IN FALL

July 23, 2024

Nine Northwest College volleyball players will return on the roster this fall, with coach Scott Keister hopeful that growth in the spring will lead to strong second year campaigns.