The Varsity Volleyball team made the trek to Hamilton tonight for a tri against the host Hawkeyes and Hopkins. The Bulldogs got out to a strong start against the Hawkeyes, but were unable to keep their rhythm in the first set. After regrouping they rallied back to keep it close the 2nd set but were unable to close it out losing by 3. Next they faced off with Hopkins. Ionia continued their cohesive play on defense and offense, but came up just shy again. In the final set it was a drawn out battle with great defensive saves and big swings to keep the Bulldogs rolling until the end where they fell short 31-33. Tess Griffith led the Bulldogs offensively again tonight putting down 17 kills, while Rajalyaj Esquivel added 10. Mikaiah White kept the hitters swinging with 23 assists on the night. Behind the service line Kate Brown, Griffith & M. White each had 2 aces. Londyn Brown led the charge again on defense keeping 20 balls in play while Griffith added 14 digs. Defensively at the net Esquivel and Emma White both had 2 blocks. Ionia is now 22-9-3 on the season. The Bulldogs wrap up Conference and regular season play on Tuesday when they travel to Portland. Come out and cheer them on to a strong finish! Great work Bulldogs!