JONESVILLE, MI (WTVB) – The Quincy Orioles have advanced to the MHSAA Division 3 Girls Volleyball regionals following their straight-set victory over the Homer Trojans Friday night in the District Finals at Jonesville. It was Quincy’s first girls volleyball district title in 49 years.
The Orioles had to rally to win the opening set after falling behind 19-16. They scored nine of the next 11 points to win the set 25-21. Homer was unable to turn the match around as Quincy won the next two sets by scores of 25-19 and 25-20.
Ashlyn Fickle had a team-high 20 kills, 3 service aces, and 16 digs to go with 17 assists. Laura Bostic added 16 kills, and Alexis Reif dished out 20 assists. Kora Timmons recorded 13 digs and two blocks, and JC Quimby finished with nine digs.
Jimmy Carter was in the White House and gas sold for 65 cents a gallon the last time a Quincy girls volleyball team won a MHSAA District Championship back in 1977.
Quincy improved to 31-9-1. They will face Clinton at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday night in the second semifinal of the Ottawa Lake Whiteford regional. The first semifinal at 5:00 p.m. will pit Hanover-Horton against Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central.
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