The Eagles varsity volleyball team will be returning to Battle Creek Kellogg Arena for the State Semi-Finals after a three set win over Niles.  The Eagles worked through the first set with some mid-set runs that saw the score tied a number of times, but with the Eagles going on an 8 point run to close out the set.

The Eagles came out fast in the second set and never looked back, ultimately winning the set by an impressive margin of 25-4.  Abby Ames and Alyssa DeVries led with service runs.

Niles rebounded in the third set and kept things close throughout the set.  Niles pulled to within 22-19, but the Eagles scored 3 of the next 4 points to close out the match with a 25-20 third set score.  

The Eagles had a great team effort, with fantastic offensive efforts, as well as gritty defense.  Evie Doezema had 19 kills and Kate Breems added 6 kills and 2 blocks.  Makenzie Ritsema was tough at the net with 4 blocks.  Dig leaders were Grace Spoelma with 14, Rowan Cebulski 13, and Hanna Bredeweg with 11. Calista Bremer added 3 kills and 6 digs.  Alyssa DeVries provided 27 assists and 11 digs.  Gabby Richardson and Abby Ames added 2 aces each.

The Eagles will play Notre Dame Prep on Friday at 4:30pm at Kellogg Arena.