The Ionia 8th Grade Volleyball teams took on the Lakewood Vikings tonight at home. The Bulldogs started off a little slow in the first set and tried to overcome a large point deficit early on, but couldn't quite regroup. Ava Benedict had a kill as well as Gena Rogers with Ava Bowen adding an assist. The Vikings out hustled Ionia and the Dawgs lost the first set 10-25. Ionia was eager to get back out and play with more energy in the second set and it showed in their tough serves and aggressive play at the net. Amaya Frias had four aces while Miah Wittenbach added another. Wittenbach and Bowen each had several assists and Erin Steffen added a kill and a great dig. Dakota McConnon was ready to cover her other blockers. The Vikings were still battling and managed to overcome the Bulldogs a second time, deafeating Ionia 19-25. The final set was still anybody's game and the Lady Dawgs gave it their best. Kenadie McCoy served up an ace and Gena Rogers had another two great kills. Overall, the Vikings outplayed the Bulldogs tonight and took the final set 12-15.

The Ionia A Team Bulldogs are 4-2 so far this season. Please join us Wednesday as we take on Eaton Rapids on the road. Let's Go Bulldogs!