Bears down Lakers after fast start
Buckley volleyball clinched a share of the Big North Conference championship with a 3-1 win over Glen Lake 25-14, 25-19, 17-25, 25-21.
“We have set lots of goals for this season, and this was one of them, so to secure this before finishing out our season was a surreal moment,” Buckley coach Jordin Ellens said. "Everyone played really well and had a big part in the win. I am proud of them for pushing through and finishing the night and conference out strong. Still lots to work on and look forward to in the coming weeks."
The Bears were led by Lucy Moyer with 17 assists, 18 kills, eight digs and a block, while Maddie Snider had two aces, 13 assists, 16 kills, nine kills and Mikayla Kulawiak added even kills, 18 digs and three blocks. Anya Simon added 10 digs and six assists, and Kate Smith had 10 digs in the dominant win. Giuliana Runyon led the Bears from the serving line with four aces.
The Bears tied with the Portagers, who defeated Benzie Central on Thursday (25-13, 25-13, 25-19). Onekama won against Buckley twice this season.
SB def. Comets
Suttons Bay defeated Leland 25-27, 25-12, 23-25 Thursday during the Comets' ‘Dig Abby’ cancer game.
Ava Anderson led the Norse (14-6-2) with 20 kills and 12 digs. Leah Clark had 30 assists and four aces, while Olive Craker had nine kills, nine digs, and Cecelia Koleno added four kills and two blocks.
Olivia Schmidt added to the impressive performance with four aces and 15 digs.
For the Comets (5-18-1), sophomore Ruby Popp had 10 kills and seven digs, while Sophya Sluiter had nine kills, one ace and six digs. Aubrey Rousseau led the Comets at the service line with five aces.
