The Ionia Freshmen Volleyball team matched up this evening for the third time this season against the Lady Vikings and unfortunately came up short. The Bulldogs came out strong in game 1 taking the win 25-15. In game two the lead changed hands several times with the Vikings winning 25-23. In game 3 the Bulldogs got out to a quick lead but couldn't secure the win before Lakewood came back and won 18-16. 
 

Erin Steffen secured 3 kills and 5 aces. Ava Bowen led the offense with 11 assists and 4 perfect passes.  Ryley Helmes played tough at the net with 3 kills and 2 blocks, while McKenna O'Connor, Gena Rogers, and Jordan Ciganick all had 1 kill apiece. Brooklyn Nash also played tough on the net.Kenadie McCoy had 2 kills, 1 block, and 3 aces on the night. Ella Bouwhuis and Miah Wittenback led the defense with with three perfect passes each. Skye Currigan contributed two aces.