Volleyball team heads to Regionals this week

The Manchester Lady Dutch Volleyball team following their district win on Saturday at Columbia Central High School. Photo courtesy of MHS Volleyball.

The Manchester Lady Dutch varsity volleyball team ended a busy week on Saturday by claiming the District Championship in the district finals vs. Hudson, played at Columbia Central High School.

The victory was built on wins over Grass Lake on Tuesday and Columbia Central on Thursday in the first two rounds of District semi-final play. The Lady Dutch came out strong at noon on Saturday and beat Hudson by scores of 29-27, 25-13, and 25-17.

Kayla Ridenour led the team with 40 assists and 3 aces; Jayden Humphrey contributed 19 kills, followed by Kayla Engel with 14 and Avery Collins with 8.

Kayla Engel also had 4 blocks; while Kate Pohs had an awesome day with 15 digs.

“We will be playing Vandercook Lake at Springport on Tuesday at 7 pm,” said Coach Trisca Beasley.

Good luck as you continue into Regional play, Lady Dutch! Your community supports you!

Some of the volleyball players and families decorated vehicles outside Kellie’s on Saturday morning, where they fueled up prior to their caravan to the District championship game.

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by Marsha Chartrand

Marsha Johnson Chartrand, a founder, writer, and copy editor with the Manchester Mirror, is a 50-year resident of Manchester. She has a long history of volunteer and community involvement.