Riverton, WY— The Central Wyoming College Women's Volleyball team recently completed two significant Region 9 Conference matches at their home court, first against Eastern Wyoming College on October 3, and then facing Laramie County Community College on October 4. 

On October 3, the Rustlers secured a victory over Eastern Wyoming with a final score of CWC 3, EWC 0. The sets were closely contested, with scores of 26-24, 25-21, and 25-20 in favor of the Rustlers. Notable performances included Nora Rasmussen with 15 kills, 10 digs, and 3 aces, Presley Ryan with 9 kills, and Rachel Workman with 6 kills. Quincey Mathews notably assisted 34 plays, adding an impressive depth to the team's offensive strategies.

The following day presented a tougher challenge against Laramie County Community College. In a hard-fought contest, the Rustlers won the first set 25-17 but subsequently lost the next three sets 18-25, 20-25, and 20-25, ending with a final score of CWC 1, LCCC 3. Despite the loss, there was significant individual play with Rasmussen again leading the scoring, Presley Ryan elevating her performance to 13 kills, and Rachel Workman improving to 12 kills. Laina Whitney and Sarah Meservey were pivotal in defensive plays with 4 and 3 blocks respectively.

Hallie Reeder-Johnson received NJCAA Region 9-North Defensive Player of the Week honors for her prowess on the court, racking up a total of 47 digs across both games total.

As the Rustlers prepare for their next match against Northwest on October 8, 2025, in Powell, Wyoming, the team remains focused on improving their current standing of 8-15 overall and 2-2 in conference play. Players like Laina Whitney have expressed a committed focus on strategic adjustments moving forward to enhance team performance.