The Tiger volleyball team got their 2026 regular season started on the road Sept. 1 in Barrett against West Central Area in a West Central Conference matchup. MACA fell behind and battled back in most of the sets and came up short 3-1 against the Knights to start the season 0-1.

WCA came out ready to play in the first set of the season and quickly jumped out to an 18-10 advantage over the Tigers. The Knights clung onto the lead, despite a furious MACA comeback and won the first set 25-23. 

It was a sloppy start for both teams in the second set with multiple service errors, but thanks to a service run from Ashlyn Lohse, the Knights grabbed a 17-11 advantage. Once again, MACA fought their way back into the set, but WCA hung on for a 25-22 win to go up 2-0.

With their backs against the wall, MACA came out and took the third set from WCA with a 25-17 win to stay alive and force a fourth set. 

It was another rollercoaster affair in the fourth set. WCA was able to keep their noses in front and held a slim 21-18 lead, but MACA closed the gap down to 24-23 before WCA was able to score the match point to seal the win.

Individual stats were unavailable at the time of print.

MACA was back in action Sept. 3 at their home opener in Morris against BOLD. The Tigers also played host to Melrose Area Sept. 8. Next on the schedule will be the Lakeview Invitational in Cottonwood Saturday, Sept. 12.

WCA 25 25 17 25 – 3

MACA 23 22 25 23 – 1

Individual stats unavailable