ELDRIDGE - The Cedar Rapids Kennedy volleyball team was ranked No. 2 in the Class 5A preseason poll this year, but the high ranking did not help the Cougars Thursday night.

Kennedy began the season at the North Scott tournament and came home with  1-2 record.

The Cougars lost to Class 5A No. 8 Pleasant Valley in two games, defeated Bettendorf in two games and lost to Class 4A No. 9 North Scott in three games.