The Ionia Freshmen Volleyball team lost a conference match-up against the Cougars Tuesday 23-25, and 15-25.  In game 1 the Bulldogs came out to a strong lead until the mid-teens when Lansing Catholic was able to tie up the game and pull ahead.  Throughout the game the Bulldogs played strong in the back row but after a couple errors back to back they were able to take the lead.  The Bulldogs did not give up and hung in there but ended up losing a tight game.  In game two the Bulldogs started the game strong going point for point until 12.  Then the Lady Cougars pulled away and the Dawgs could not find break several tough servers.  

Overall, the Bulldogs are showing their growth over the season.  They are consistently passing the ball better, and becoming more aggressive at the net.  McKenna O'Connor led the Dawgs with two kills on the night with Kenadie McCoy, Gena Rogers, and Brooklynn Nash all contributing one.  Ava Bowen and Miah Wittenbach both had three aces, while Ava and Ella Bouwhuis successfully had two digs a piece.  The Bulldogs play again next Tuesday night in another conference match-up against Lakewood.