The Lady Packers started their season on a high note, defending their home court and winning the Annual first dig volleyball tournament.  The Pack defeated all opponents to claim the coveted "shovel" trophy.

The Pack began the day by defeating Muskegon Catholic, 25 - 21, 25 - 14, 15 - 9; Holton 25 - 9, 25 - 6, 15 - 3; Hastings 25 - 22, 25 - 17, 15 - 12; White Cloud 25 - 20, 21 - 25, 15 - 7; Tri County 25 -12, 25 - 14, 17 - 16; Frankfort 25 - 13, 25 - 17, 15 - 3.  The top two teams faced off in a final match so Fremont played White Cloud, 25 - 12, 23 - 25, 15 - 5 to win the tournament.

Offensive leaders for the Pack: Averi Zimmer with 39 kills, Mia Clemence with 34 and Taylor DeKuiper with 23.  Ace leaders included DeKuiper with 25, Clemence with 15, with Brynna Barnhart and Hallie Snyder each with 11.  Barnhart set up the offense with 140 assists on the day.  

Other offensive contributors on the day include Ashe Vandenberg with 9 aces, Cayman Ramsey with 15 kills, Mackenzie Gleason with 13 kills, and Kate Mellema with 6 kills.

Defensively the Pack was led by Grace Evans with 42 digs, Cecelia Crisman with 30 and Taylor Johnson with 25.  DeKuiper led the team with 5 blocks, followed by Barnhart with 2, with Snyder and Vandenberg each with a block. 

The overall success of the day is due to everyone's contribution to the team.

The Pack travel to Grand Haven for their next competition.  Go Pack!!