Bloomfield Hills, MI — The Oakland Community College volleyball team (12-11, 5-5 MCCAA) collected its second consecutive sweep on Wednesday night, defeating Jackson College (3-10, 2-8 MCCAA) by scores of 25-21, 25-21 and 25-20. The program celebrated its four sophomores prior to first serve. Mattea Ball (Elk Rapids, Mich.), Isabella Harding (Commerce, Mich. / Walled Lake Northern), Samantha Jones (Rochester, Mich. / Stoney Creek), and Parker Kitts (Metamora, Mich. / Homeschool) all were recognized prior to the match. It is the second sweep of the Jets this season for the volleyball team. "This group of sophomores means so much to me and I couldn't be more proud of the players and people they are," stated head coach Colleen Szakacs. "I've loved watching them grow, push through challenges, and continue to show up for each other and this program. Being able to celebrate them with a win on sophomore night made it even more special and I'm so thankful for everything they have given to OCC volleyball. I'm excited to see them finish the season strong!" TOP PERFORMERS Harding led the way offensively with a career-best 17 kills on 31 swings, posting a .419 hitting percentage. Kitts dished out 14 assists, while Jessa Romine (Oxford, Mich.) had 12 helpers. Defensively, the Owls stifled the Jets attack. Jones led the way with 16 digs, while Ball contributed 13. Lilah Eliassen (Lake Orion, Mich.) stuffed five total attacks. POSTSEASON PICTURE The top four teams in each conference make the postseason and OCC is in a strong position with two matches remaining. The Owls are looking to improve seeding with a pair of victories. The MCCAA Championships take place on Nov. 4-7 in Grand Rapids, Mich.