MARQUETTE — Kingsford’s girls volleyball team traveled to Marquette for a Great Northern Conference contest Thursday, as the host Redettes defeated the Flivvers, 3-1 (25913, 23-25, 25-14, 25-17) at Marquette Senior High School.

“I am so proud of our girls and their willingness to keep battling tonight. We never gave up. We have not seen a hitter like (Marquette’s) Hruska yet this year and we did not shy away from her attacks,” said Flivvers head coach Jaclynn Kreider.

They (Marquette) have multiple offensive threats and run a fast tempo, so we needed to adjust. The girls were learning throughout the match and to me that is what matters. Tonight we got better and I am grateful for that,” Kreider added.

Kingsford returns home to host non-conference twin city rival Iron Mountain on Tuesday, before hosting Great Northern Conference foe Gladstone in make-up match from Sept. 2.

Marquette won the JV match, 2-1 (25-18, 23-25, 15-11) with the Flivvers freshman avoiding the clean sweep, defeating Marquette, 2-0 (25-17, 25-13).

Kingsford Stats

Assists:

Allie LaVarnway 11, Madelynn Kreider 9

Kills:

Grace Roberts 9, Talia Wallis 5, Kreider 4, Abby Terrian 1, Laura Bracket 1

Digs:

Emma Andrews 5, Wallis 5, Roberts 2, LaVarnway 1, Kreider 1

Aces:

Kreider 2, Terrian 1, Wallis 1

Blocks:

Terrian 2, Kreider 2, Roberts 1