The defending Genesee Area Conference Red Division champion Goodrich volleyball team will not give up their crown without a fight.
The host Martians defeated Bendle 15-1, 15-9 in a Jan. 26 contest, improving to 9-12-2 overall and 3-1 in the GAC Red.
Several Martians contributed to the team’s win:
‘Tara Garman — 4-4 serving, four aces, two digs, 2-3 passing, 5-7 attacking, one kill.
‘Julie Owen — 8-8 serving, three aces, one dig, 2-2 passing, 7-7 setting, two assists.
‘Marissa Misura — 5-5 serving, two aces, two blocks, 3-4 attacking.
‘Alyssa Bertrand — 11-11 setting, one assist, 2-2 passing.
‘Vicki Schall — 2-3 serving, two aces, 2-2 passing, 5-6 setting.
‘Casey Mayne — 2-3 serving, two aces.
By contrast, the Martians had a tough time of things at the Brandon Invitational Jan. 24.
The team went 1-4 on the day, with their only win a 25-17, 25-18 triumph against Auburn Hills Avondale. They lost in the first round of the championship bracket against Jackson, 25-20, 16-25, 18-25.
Goodrich also lost to Port Huron 17-25, 11-25 and North Branch 16-25, 18-25.
The following Martians contributed to the team in the tourney:
‘Misura ? 52-58 attacking, 13 kills, 22 blocks.
‘Betsy Seymour ? 14-18 receiving, eight blocks, 16 digs, 19 kills, 46-54 attacking.
‘Owen ? 23-27 serving, eight aces, three kills, 17 digs, 75-94 setting, 23 assists.
‘Garman ? 30-39 serving, nine aces, 13 digs, 54-61 attacking, 24 kills, 11 blocks
‘Bertrand ? 26-33 serving, five aces, 11-15 receiving, five kills, 21 digs, 111-139 setting, 32 assists, 10-14 attacking.
‘Erika Staten — 18-27 serving, three aces, 36 digs, 28-29 passing, 37-43 attacking, nine kills, five blocks.
‘Schall — 8-12 serving, one ace, 36-45 setting, 12 assists
‘Denica Brooks — 20-22 serving, one ace, 32 digs, 26-29 passing.
‘Ellen Nothhelfer — 16-18 serving, two aces, 21 digs, 17-21 passing.
‘Jessica Morgan — 29 digs, 29-34 passing.
‘Jessica March — 16-18 attacking, three kills, one block.
The Martians host North Branch Monday, Feb. 2 at 6 p.m.