2025-2026 Women's Volleyball News

Ellianna Baumstarck (center) signed her letter of intent to continue her career at Bismarck State College in the fall. She was joined by teammates, including Landree Meeks (left), and coach Nicole Buck.
BAUMSTARCK SIGNS WITH BISMARK

February 12, 2026

Northwest College volleyball sophomore Ellianna Baumstarck signed her letter of intent in January to continue her playing career at Bismarck State University, an NAIA school in North Dakota.

Aidann Mottishaw (left) and Ellianna Baumstarck reach out to block an attempt by Western Wyoming on Friday. Mottishaw and Baumstarck are two of four sophomores who will be leaving the Trapper volleyball program after this season.
TRAPPER VOLLEYBALL ENDS ON A HIGH

November 06, 2025

The Northwest College volleyball team finished the season on a high despite being swept by Central Wyoming College on Wednesday, returning home Friday to earn a 3-1 win over Western Wyoming Community College.

Shilah Arnold stretches out to pass a ball during the Trappers' game against Gillette College. Northwest hosts its final regular season game on Friday against Western Wyoming.
TRAPPER VOLLEYBALL FALLS ON THE ROAD

October 30, 2025

Two more road contests led to another difficult weekend for the Northwest College volleyball team, as the Trappers fell to Laramie County Community College 3-0 on Friday before losing to Eastern Wyoming College 3-1 on Saturday.

McKinlee Scammon passes the ball after a Gillette College serve on Saturday. Northwest fell in its two home games over the weekend.
NORTHWEST VOLLEYBALL FALLS AT HOME

October 23, 2025

Needing wins to kickstart the second half of the conference season, the Northwest College volleyball team hosted a pair of difficult opponents, as the Trappers were swept by visiting Casper College and Gillette College.

The Trappers celebrate a kill by Lexie Arnold during their match against Central Wyoming on Wednesday. From left: Lexie Arnold, Eva Murrary, Aidann Mottishaw, Rylee Arnold, Shilah Arnold and McKinlee Scammon.
TRAPPERS EARN FIRST CONFERENCE WIN

October 16, 2025

An extremely busy midseason week saw the Northwest College volleyball team playing three matches in six days, losing 3-1 to Central Wyoming College on Wednesday, Oct. 8, sweeping Western Wyoming Community College on Friday before losing to the Rocky Mountain College JV 3-0 on Tuesday night.

Lexie Arnold watches her shot get just over the net against the LCCC block on Friday night. Northwest fell to the visiting Golden Eagles 3-1.
NWC FALLS IN HOME CONFERENCE MATCHES

October 09, 2025

After starting conference play on the road the Northwest College volleyball team hosted its first Region IX games of the season, falling to Laramie County Community College 3-1 on Friday and getting swept by Eastern Wyoming College on Saturday.

Aidann Mottishaw (left) sets the ball for Ellianna Baumstarck during a home match in early September. Mottishaw led the Trappers in assists in the first two Region IX contests.
NWC VOLLEYBALL DROPS REGION IX OPENERS

October 02, 2025

The Northwest College volleyball team stepped up its level of competition and couldn’t quite keep up, falling on the road in its Region IX openers to NJCAA No. 19 ranked Casper College 3-0 on Friday and Gillette College 3-1 on Saturday.

Lexie Arnold drops down to pass a ball during a home tournament match on Sept. 12. Northwest heads on the road following a canceled match to take on Casper and Gillette.
TRAPPERS READY FOR REGION IX PLAY

September 25, 2025

Following an extra week of rest after canceling a match in Billings against the Rocky Mountain JV, the Northwest College volleyball team is ready to roll into Region IX action, hoping the extra week of healing will help the Trappers be at full strength.

Taylee Carlson (right) watches her shot fly past the outstretched hands of a Carroll College blocker. Carlson filled in as a middle blocker while also playing as a right side hitter for the Trappers during their 3-0 weekend at home. Tribune photo by Seth Romsa
TRAPPERS UNDEFEATED IN HOME TOURNEY

September 18, 2025

Playing three games at home paid dividends for the Northwest College volleyball team, as the Trappers won all three matches in their home tournament against the Carroll College JV, Dawson Community College and Williston State College.

Vinaya Vanderploeg (right) goes for a kill in a preseason match against Miles Community College. The Trappers went 1-3 in Cheyenne and fell to the Pioneers on the road Tuesday night in a difficult week of action. Tribune photo by Seth Romsa
NWC VOLLEYBALL STUMBLES IN BUSY WEEK

September 11, 2025

The Northwest College volleyball team came up short in a Region IX crossover tournament in Cheyenne, losing to North Platte Community College, Trinidad State College and Western Nebraska Community College, but the Trappers earned a win against Southeast CC to salvage one win.

Natalee Hayder (right) passes a ball during a preseason scrimmage for the Trappers. Northwest went 4-0 in Gillette and head to Cheyenne for another tournament this weekend. Tribune photo by Seth Romsa
TRAPPER VOLLEYBALL STARTS UNDEFEATED

September 04, 2025

The Northwest College volleyball team started the season strong after a Gillette tournament, beating Dakota College at Bottineau 3-0, Miles Community College 3-2, Dawson Community College 3-0 and Williston State College 3-1.

The Arnold sisters have been making an impact on Northwest volleyball since arriving on campus in August. The sisters are pictured here taking a moment to talk before a set during a scrimmage against Miles Community College on Aug. 21. From left: Lexie, Rylee and Shilah Arnold. Tribune photo by Seth Romsa
MAKING AN IMPACT: ARNOLD SISTERS' BOND ENERGIZING TRAPPER VOLLEYBALL

September 04, 2025

Stepping onto the court and making an instant impact while carrying on a family legacy has made for a whirlwind first month for the Arnold sisters at Northwest College, as Lexie, Rylee and Shilah have injected energy into the volleyball program while continuing their journey without the fourth piece of their puzzle.

Former and current Trappers gather at midcourt in between sets to determine who will play with the alumni in the next set as the teams combined for a scrimmage on Friday. Tribune photo by Seth Romsa
TRAPPER VOLLEYBALL LEARNS IN SCRIMMAGES

August 28, 2025

Two home scrimmages kicked off the year for the Northwest College volleyball team, with the Trappers learning plenty in two days of action at Cabre Gym on Thursday and Friday.

Rylee Arnold sets the ball as the Trappers worked on hitting Aug. 12. The Trappers are set to host a pair of scrimmages against Miles Community College today (Thursday) and the Northwest College alumni Friday. Tribune photo by Seth Romsa
TRAPPER VOLLEYBALL READY FOR SEASON

August 21, 2025

A number of new faces and a new coach makes for a fresh start for the Northwest College volleyball team, which will tip off the 2025 season on Thursday in Cabre Gym, hosting a pair of scrimmages before hitting the road to start the regular season.

New Northwest College volleyball coach Nicole Buck (right) Supermans in front of campers to demonstrate the follow-through for setting a ball during the Trapper youth camp in July. Tribune photo by Seth Romsa
NWC VOLLEYBALL WELCOME IN LOCAL YOUTH

August 19, 2025

The Northwest College volleyball team wasted no time getting involved with the local youth, as the Trappers hosted a youth camp at the end of July to get the new players interacting with players from around the area before the season started.

Northwest College athletes enjoyed a number of academic honors following strong seasons of competition. All six programs made the All-Academic teams and 52 individual athletes while the volleyball team finished second in the nation. Tribune photo by Carla Wensky
TRAPPER ATHLETICS DOMINATE ACADEMIC HONORS

July 31, 2025

Strong performances on the court were backed by strong performances in the classroom for Northwest College athletics, as all six teams made the All-Academic team list with cumulative team GPAs over 3.0, and 52 athletes were named individually to the All-Academic honors list.