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General 12/10/2025 2:00:00 PM Braden Mottor

Season of Firsts: Lady Eagles Put Together Historic 2025 Run

Season Recap:
In a season defined by change, growth, and historic success, the 2025 Lady Eagles delivered one of the most memorable campaigns in program history. Led by first-year head coach Ryan Vanderboegh and first-year assistant coach Kenzie Folker, PCC navigated a revamped roster that featured four newcomers while many returning players stepped into expanded roles, new positions, and greater responsibilities. The result was a program-record 25–7 season, a South Region Championship on their home court, a national semifinal appearance, and an undefeated 13–0 record in "The Nest" for the first time in program history, cementing the Lady Eagles as one of the nation's elite programs. The 2025 season was one for the history books for Pensacola Christian College Volleyball, as the Lady Eagles soared to a program-best 25–7 record, marking both the most wins and fewest losses in school history. From the opening weekend to a deep postseason run, PCC established itself as a national contender while rewriting large portions of the program record book.

The year began with immediate momentum as PCC opened with back-to-back victories, highlighted by a milestone win over NAIA opponent Dillard University for the first time since 2002. That confidence carried into the South Region Kickoff Tournament in Greenville, South Carolina, where the Lady Eagles went 3–1, headlined by a dramatic reverse sweep of rival Bob Jones University, their first win over the Lady Bruins since 2021, and their first win in Greenville since 2017.

After brief setbacks against Ohio Christian and Faulkner University, the Lady Eagles erupted for an eight-match winning streak, dropping only one set across those eight matches (24–1 in sets). Following a road loss at Coastal Alabama, PCC answered with yet another dominant stretch, closing the regular season with seven straight victories in their final eight matches, capped by thrilling five-set wins over Faulkner University and Florida College.

Throughout the season, the Lady Eagles also made a national statement with multiple marquee wins over NAIA opponents, including victories over Clinton College, Freed-Hardeman University, Dillard University, Crowley's Ridge College, Florida College, and Faulkner University. Those wins consistently demonstrated PCC's ability to compete with and defeat higher-level programs across multiple regions.

That surge secured PCC the No. 1 seed in the 2025 South Region Tournament, hosted on their home court in Pensacola, where the Lady Eagles remained undefeated all season. After a dominant semifinal win over Toccoa Falls, PCC once again met Bob Jones for the championship. Following a first-set loss, the Lady Eagles stormed back to win the next three sets, clinching the 2025 South Region Championship, their first since 2021. The win also marked the first time in program history PCC defeated Bob Jones twice in the same season.

Behind their region title and elite regular-season résumé, the Lady Eagles entered the 2025 NCCAA National Tournament in Joplin, Missouri as the No. 3-ranked team in the nation. PCC dominated pool play with sweeping victories over No. 6 Alice Lloyd and No. 7 Emmaus University, then defeated No. 2 Arlington Baptist in four sets to advance directly to the National Semifinal. The semifinal produced another clash with Bob Jones. PCC claimed the opening set 25–17, but the Lady Bruins captured the next three sets, ending the Lady Eagles' season one match shy of the national championship match.

Team Records and Program Milestones

25 wins – most in program history
7 losses – tied for fewest in program history
1,305 kills – 2nd most all-time
11.8 kills/set – 2nd all-time
1,209 assists – 2nd all-time
1,816 digs – 3rd all-time
3,893 attack attempts – 3rd all-time
196 blocks – 4th all-time

2025 Individual Awards

Sydney Anderson – Dr. Vickie Grooms Denny Award
Sydney Anderson – First Team All-American
Sydney Anderson – First Team All-Region
Lyssie Metzker – First Team All-Region
Madisyn Kandel – Second Team All-Region
Hope Brooks – Second Team All-Region (Libero)
Coach Ryan Vanderboegh – South Region Coach of the Year

2025 Single-Season Records

Sydney Anderson – 418 kills (new program record)
Hope Brooks – 456 digs (2nd all-time)
Sydney Anderson – 513.5 points (2nd most all-time)
Sydney Anderson – 108 blocks (4th most all-time)
Allie Whiting – 516 assists (4th all-time)
Olivia Boyd – 462 assists (5th all-time)
Lyssie Metzker – 381.5 points (5th all-time)
Madisyn Kandel – 47 service aces (6th all-time)
Lyssie Metzker – 384 digs (6th all-time)
Olivia Boyd – 299.5 points (7th all-time)

Career Record Book Highlights

Sydney Anderson – 830 kills (program record)
Sydney Anderson – 1,044 points (program record)
Sydney Anderson – 247 blocks (program record)
Sydney Anderson – .289 hitting percentage (2nd all-time)
Lyssie Metzker – 807 kills (2nd all-time)
Lyssie Metzker – 924.5 points (2nd all-time)
Hope Brooks – 975 digs (3rd all-time)
Hope Brooks – 109 aces (3rd all-time)
Lyssie Metzker – 892 digs (4th all-time)
Lyssie Metzker – 90 aces (5th all-time)
Anna Stephens – 119 blocks (7th all-time)

Players Mentioned

#19 Kenzie Folker: S; 5' 7"; Junior

#1 Anna Stephens: MH; 6' 0"; Junior

#2 Hope Brooks: L; 5' 3"; Junior

#7 Olivia Boyd: OH; 5' 7"; Sophomore

#13 Allie Whiting: S/RS; 5' 5"; Senior

#14 Lyssie Metzker: OH; 5' 3"; Junior

#15 Sydney Anderson: MH; 6' 0"; Junior

#17 Madisyn Kandel: OH; 5' 8"; Sophomore

Players Mentioned

#19 Kenzie Folker
: 5' 7"; Junior
: S

#1 Anna Stephens
: 6' 0"; Junior
: MH

#2 Hope Brooks
: 5' 3"; Junior
: L

#7 Olivia Boyd
: 5' 7"; Sophomore
: OH

#13 Allie Whiting
: 5' 5"; Senior
: S/RS

#14 Lyssie Metzker
: 5' 3"; Junior
: OH

#15 Sydney Anderson
: 6' 0"; Junior
: MH

#17 Madisyn Kandel
: 5' 8"; Sophomore
: OH