Spikers prepared for their first league match taking on three teams last week in the Oxford Quad.
The girls started off with four losses, two to North Branch and the remaining to Flushing.
‘It was a good night for us to learn some things we need to continue to work on,? said Varsity Volleyball Coach Kelly Avenall.
They lost to North Branch 25-21, 25-17 and Flushing 25-20, 25-23.
The girls gave Flushing a fight in the second set keeping neck and neck in the score and holding the lead a few times during the game.
Junior Jessica Frakes helped her team in points with 10 powerful kills against Flushing.
‘I told them after the first two games they shouldn’t hang their heads – they lost to two very extremely good teams. They both have great programs and both ranked in the top ten last year.?
The girls were back to themselves as they finished the night against Oxford.
They started both sets taking control of the scoreboard and keeping the lead on the Wildcats. They won 25-14 and 25-18.
‘The definitely played better against Oxford,? said Avenall. ‘They played with a lot of confidence and we got up on them right away that helped, too. They are just hesitant when they are in that position.?
Senior Jenna Coates had 32 digs and three aces. Juniors Allison Reis and Alexis Egler had 16 kills for the night.
‘Reis and Coates had a great night,? said Avenall. ‘Coates defensively and Reis offensively.?
I think our youth tonight hurt us a little bit,? she added. ‘A couple girls just not playing with confidence.?
The girls played their first league game Birmingham Seaholm on Tuesday and head to the Grand Blanc tournament on Saturday.
They play their home opener against Farmington on September 15. JV plays at 5:30 p.m., varsity follows.