COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – The girls volleyball postseason started on a positive note for the Coldwater Cardinals, as they swept the Sturgis Trojans 25-21, 25-14, 25-19 in an MHSAA Division 1 District First Round match Monday at the Coach Floyd Eby Gymnasium.
Aubrey Gebbink had 15 kills and 18 digs, Adyson Qualls added 13 kills and 6 digs, and Marie Powers finished with 10 kills and 2 blocks. Brooklyn Closson had 34 assists and 5 service aces along with 3 kills and 5 digs, and Kinley Brown recorded a team-high 28 digs.
The Cardinals improved to 21-18-1 and will face Lakeview Wednesday at 5 p.m. in the first match of a District Semifinal doubleheader at Lakeview High School. The winner will take on either Harper Creek or Battle Creek Central Thursday for the District championship.
Listen to our coverage again:
In other action on the opening night of Districts in volving Branch County teams, Union City is moving on after defeating Lawton 25-9, 25-16, 25-10 in the first round of the Division 3 Schoolcraft District. The Chargers improved to 15-18 and will take on the host school Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in the first District Semifinal. Bronson will open up its tournament run against Centreville in the second District Semifinal Wednesday at 7 p.m., with the winner facing each other Thursday in the District Final.
At the Division 3 Jonesville District, the host school eliminated Reading in straight sets, 25-21, 25-13, 25-20. Quincy, who drew a first-round bye, will take on the Comets Wednesday at 5 p.m. in the District Semifinals. The winner advances to face either Hillsdale or Homer Friday night in the District championship.
Comments