Photos: Men’s Volleyball National Championship
The Carthage College men’s volleyball team defeated No. 1 Springfield repeat as Men’s Volleyball Division III National Champions on April 23.
Tarble Arena was rocking all night starting with player introductions.
Not content to walk the sidelines, Ember wanted to soak in the atmosphere with the Firebird faithful.
Carter Schmidt ’23 (no. 1) and Zach Bulthuis ’23 (no. 14) make a play at the net.
Zach Bulthuis ’23 leading the offensive charge.
Tarble Arena was in “white out” conditions. Thankfully Carthage students had a whole day to rest their vocal chords before going back to class.
Coach JW Kieckhefer soaking in the victory. This is the second team NCAA National Championship for Carthage. They are the first team to repeat since 2018.
The Firebirds finished the season on a 24-game winning streak, capping off the season in style.
Players cutting down the net to keep a memento of a lifetime.
“I can’t even explain it. To put into words is tough. These guys are awesome. The atmosphere was incredible. There’s nothing more I can say.” - Carter Schmidt ’23