The Varsity Volleyball team traveled back to Comstock Park tonight to face off against Forest Hills Eastern in District Finals. The Bulldogs took to the court with determination and intensity locking in with precision passing and quick swings. The team battled strong swing for swing with the Hawks coming up just short 23-25. After getting down early in the second set Ionia regrouped with a string of solid plays starting with key defensive efforts from the back row and finished by aggressive swings from the front row. Ultimately the Bulldogs were unable to hang in and fell 18-25. After the set break Ionia came out with renewed confidence to go on the offensive, opening the set on a 4-0 run. The Bulldogs kept the momentum and energy alive with hustle defensive plays and big swings to power through the set to a 25-22 finish. In the fourth set Ionia got out to a slow start and struggled to find their rhythm, getting down early again. The Bulldogs had several great plays and big blocks late in the set, but were unable to work their way back, dropping the final set and match. 

The Bulldogs put in a lot of work on defense tonight against a tough Eastern frontline. The defensive efforts were led by Paislie Patterson with 23 digs while Logan Thomas kept another 19 in play. At the net Ireland Brown led with 3 blocks while Tessa Lemke stopped another 2. Offense put in the work tonight to convert on the great defensive efforts, led by Amaya Frias with 13 kills while Logan Thomas put down another 12. Alli Shaw paced the offense tonight with 16 assists while Grace Droste put up another 12. Behind the service line Lemke, Patterson, and Frias all dropped in 2 aces. The Bulldogs end the season 28-13-3. Great work tonight and through the entire season ladies! We are proud of you!! 

Thank you to all who came out to support these incredibly hardworking athletes tonight and always!