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WICHITA, Kan. – For the first time since the 2021-22 campaign, the KCAC Commissioner's Cup will return to Wichita, as the Friends University Falcons finished on top with a cup record 196 points, nine points clear of second-place Kansas Wesleyan University. This is the sixth KCAC Commissioner's Cup for Friends, the most in the league since the competition began in the 2012-13 season.]]>KCAC Commissioner's Cup GraphicWed, 13 May 2026 21:55:00 CST16205https://friendsathletics.com/news/2025/12/18/cunningham-named-new-friends-volleyball-head-coach.aspxhttps://friendsathletics.com/news/2025/12/18/cunningham-named-new-friends-volleyball-head-coach.aspxVolleyball

WICHITA, Kan. – Friends University VP of Athletics & Strategic Expansion Dr. Rob Ramseyer has announced that Kortney Cunningham will take over as the new head coach of the Falcon volleyball program.]]>Kortney Cunningham New VB Head Coach Graphic WebThu, 18 Dec 2025 12:58:00 CST365907https://friendsathletics.com/news/2025/12/16/four-volleyball-falcons-receive-csc-academic-all-district-recognition.aspxhttps://friendsathletics.com/news/2025/12/16/four-volleyball-falcons-receive-csc-academic-all-district-recognition.aspxVolleyball

WICHITA, Kan. – The Friends University Volleyball Falcons have placed the maximum four student-athletes on the CSC Academic All-District list, as selected by the College Sports Communicators (CSC), the organization announced today (Dec. 16).]]>Volleyball CSC Academic All-District Graphic WebTue, 16 Dec 2025 11:04:00 CST365901https://friendsathletics.com/news/2025/12/4/volleyball-fighting-spirit-inside-details-of-mcclintocks-inspiring-journey-back-to-the-court.aspxhttps://friendsathletics.com/news/2025/12/4/volleyball-fighting-spirit-inside-details-of-mcclintocks-inspiring-journey-back-to-the-court.aspxVolleyball

In the blink of an eye, Grace McClintock's life changed forever.]]>Grace McClintock Story Cover PicThu, 4 Dec 2025 16:06:00 CST365880https://friendsathletics.com/news/2025/12/2/volleyball-mcclintock-earns-prestigious-avca-marines-battles-won-award.aspxhttps://friendsathletics.com/news/2025/12/2/volleyball-mcclintock-earns-prestigious-avca-marines-battles-won-award.aspxVolleyball

WICHITA, Kan. – Friends University junior outside hitter Grace McClintock recently received the 2025 AVCA-Marines Battles Won award.  The below information is courtesy of the AVCA's release.]]>Grace McClintock AVCA Battles Won Graphic WebTue, 2 Dec 2025 11:51:00 CST365873https://friendsathletics.com/news/2025/11/19/football-naia-announces-2025-fall-sports-scholar-athlete-recipients.aspxhttps://friendsathletics.com/news/2025/11/19/football-naia-announces-2025-fall-sports-scholar-athlete-recipients.aspxFootball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Soccer, Women's Cross Country, Women's Soccer, Volleyball

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has released the 2025 Fall Sports Scholar-Athlete honorees, announced today (Nov. 19) by the national office.]]>NAIA Fall Sports Scholar Athletes Graphic Web 3Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:41:00 CST35846https://friendsathletics.com/news/2025/11/13/castillo-earns-all-kcac-volleyball-status.aspxhttps://friendsathletics.com/news/2025/11/13/castillo-earns-all-kcac-volleyball-status.aspxVolleyball

WICHITA, Kan. – Friends University sophomore middle hitter Natalie Castillo has been named to the 2025 All-KCAC volleyball team as a third-team selection, the conference office announced today (Nov. 13).]]>Natalie Castillo Volleyball All-KCAC Graphic WebThu, 13 Nov 2025 12:22:00 CST365827https://friendsathletics.com/news/2025/11/11/ayin-concludes-tenure-as-friends-volleyball-head-coach.aspxhttps://friendsathletics.com/news/2025/11/11/ayin-concludes-tenure-as-friends-volleyball-head-coach.aspxVolleyball

WICHITA, Kan. – Friends University Vice President of Athletics & Strategic Expansion Dr. Rob Ramseyer has announced that Martin Ayin has concluded his tenure as head volleyball coach, effective immediately.]]>Martin Ayin PicTue, 11 Nov 2025 09:05:00 CST365816https://friendsathletics.com/news/2025/11/8/volleyball-falcons-conclude-season-with-3-0-setback-at-kansas-wesleyan.aspxhttps://friendsathletics.com/news/2025/11/8/volleyball-falcons-conclude-season-with-3-0-setback-at-kansas-wesleyan.aspxVolleyball

Salina, Kan. — The Kansas Wesleyan University Coyotes defeated the Friends University Falcons in straight sets this evening (Nov. 8), winning 25-20, 25-16, 25-12. Kansas Wesleyan recorded nine service aces during the match.]]>Volleyball action webSat, 8 Nov 2025 23:51:00 CST365811https://friendsathletics.com/news/2025/11/5/volleyball-falcons-take-down-southwestern-3-1.aspxhttps://friendsathletics.com/news/2025/11/5/volleyball-falcons-take-down-southwestern-3-1.aspxVolleyball

WINFIELD, Kan. — The Friends University Falcons defeated the Southwestern College Lady Builders in four sets tonight (Nov. 5), securing the match with set scores of 11-25, 25-22, 25-23, 26-24.]]>Volleyball action webWed, 5 Nov 2025 22:11:00 CST365794