SMC Volleyball Wins Out on Districts Day 1

The Southwestern Michigan College Volleyball Team went 2-0 on day one of the Great Lakes District Championship defeating Macomb 25-19, 21-25, 25-19, 22-25, 15-12 and then sweeping North Central 25-21, 25-14, 25-18 to earn their way into the Friday's semifinal. "We were prepared mentally and physically for both of these matches," said Head Coach Jenny Nate. "I was pleased with the way we stayed calm and focused on our goals and point runs today.  We had balanced scoring across the board, great defense, and our block was huge which shutdown the top hitters on both opposing teams. This momentum needs to carry into our match against GRCC on Friday as our full confidence is needed for this battle."

 

Leading serving scorers on Thursday: Ryli Burks 29 points, 7 aces; Meah Evans 15 points, 4 aces; Carlie Ritchie 15 points; Talan Hiemstra 13 points, 2 aces; Natalie Bachinski 10 points, 4 aces; Amie Schutz 7 points, 2 aces

 

Kills: Amie Schutz 22 , Maggie Arney 21, Lily Kowalik 18, Talan Hiemstra 13, Ryli Burks 11, Meah Evans 8

 

Blocks: Maggie Arney 9, Lily Kowalik 6, Meah Evans 5, Amie Schutz 3, Talan Hiemstra 2, Ryli Burks 1

 

Digs: Carlie Ritchie 57, Ryli Burks 38, Amie Schutz 31, Meah Evans 24, Sophia Bachman 6, Talan Hiemstra 5, Natalie Bachinski 2

 

Assists: Meah Evans 41, Sophia Bachman 33