Nine is unlucky for Seward’s volleyball team. Since receiving a number nine ranking in the NJCAA poll, Seward has lost three straight. The Saints lost two matches against ranked teams in West Plains, Missouri Friday. SCCC lost to number seven Miami-Dade (25-21, 23-25, 21-25, 23-25). The Saints lost to eighth ranked West Plains-Missouri (14-25, 11-25, 13-25). The Saints are 22-8 overall and play sixth ranked Iowa Western at 10:00 am Saturday and Lake Land at 4:00 pm Saturday in West Plains.