FELCH TOWNSHIP – The North Dickinson Nordics began their 2025 season without their leader, Raina Ledzian, who was unable to play because of a sprained ankle.

The Nordics went 0-1-2 at the Kingford Invitational without Ledzian, but since her return, North Dickinson has won three straight matches and 9 of the 10 sets played, including Thursday’s 25-20, 25-11, 25-21 win over visiting Carney-Nadeau.

Ledzian finished the match with 19 assists, 12 aces, eight digs and five kills.

“Raina played another all-around stellar match, running a diverse offensive attack and varying her service strategy,” ND coach Taylor Johnson said.

Ledzian had plenty of help throughout the Nordic lineup. Aubrey Applekamp recorded seven kills and four blocks, Cami Sleeter posted six kills and two aces and Nadia Carpenter contributed five kills.

Ella Rossi delivered four aces along with two kills and an assist for North Dickinson.

Defensively, Dalaney Steinbrecher led the Nordics (3-1-2) with 26 digs.

“Carney played a very fundamentally strong game, but I thought Dalaney Steinbrecher did a great job covering the floor and allowing us an opportunity to get some good looks at the open court,” Johnson said.

Tatum Cherubini added 13 digs, Carpenter chipped in with 11 and Aunika Lindholm finished with seven as the Nordics played stout defense.

“I thought that we played a resilient match,” Johnson said. “We lost three-year starter Dakota Massie to illness just before the game, but Nadia Carpenter and Aunika Lindholm were both able to step up and play out of position to account for the loss.”

The Nordics are slated to play in the Baraga Invitational today.

Stats

Cami Sleeter – 6 kills, 1 dig, 2 aces

Aunika Lindholm – 2 assists, 7 digs

Aubrey Applekamp – 7 kills, 1 dig, 4 blocks

Alle Brown – 1 kill, 1 dig

Nadia Carpenter – 5 kills, 11 digs

Ella Rossi – 2 kills, 1 assist, 2 digs, 4 aces

Tatum Cherubini – 1 assist, 13 digs, 1 ace

Raina Ledzian – 5 kills, 19 assists, 8 digs, 12 aces

Dalaney Steinbrecher – 1 kill, 1 assist, 26 digs, 2 aces

Kingsford 3

Calumet 1

At Calumet, the Flivvers and the Copper Kings went back-and-forth for much of the evening, but Kingsford came through when most needed in its 25-22, 21-25, 25-19, 25-21 non-conference victory.

“Tonight was a fun battle for us with a ton of excitement for the sport of volleyball in the gym,” Kingsford coach Jaclynn Kreider said. “I respect (Coach Katie Bonacorsi’s) program at Calumet a ton and enjoy the environment their local community provides for volleyball.”

Mylee Kreider topped the Flivvers (8-2-1) in hitting with 11, with Mya Brunswick next up with 10. Middle hitter Cassie Olson balanced the attack with nine kills.

“Getting Cassie involved in the offense tonight was a game changer,” coach Kreider said.

Karly Trevillian topped Kingsford with 19 assists, while Mckynzee Kreider added 12. Brunswick and Trevillian smacked two aces each.

The Flivvers also played well defensively against the Copper Kings (4-3). Mylee Kreider led her team with 16 digs, Brunswick contributed 12, Trevillian and Mckynzee Kreider added 10 each, Onika Smeester recorded five and Olivia Nash finished with four.

Staysha Jarksi led Kingsford with two blocks.

“A big difference maker for us tonight was our serve receive,” coach Kreider said. “Our passer rating improved a ton from earlier in the week and it allowed us to get more attackers involved and speed up the tempo.”

The Flivvers travel to Menominee Tuesday, Sept. 16 for a Great Northern Conference match against the Maroons (0-7).

Forest Park 3

Norway

In a triangular match at Crystal Falls that also included North Central, the Trojans breezed past the Knights 25-13, 25-12, 25-15.

“Our team did a great job running the offense and moving the ball around, keeping everyone involved,” said Forest Park coach Bobbie Anderson. “Senior Ava Fischer led the way with 18 kills, but what really stood out was how well our team played together. The chemistry on the court is strong, players trust each other, communicate well, and play as team.”

Forest Park stats:

Ava Fischer. 7 kills, 1 block, 7 digs

Harper Anderson, 3 kills, 1 dig, 4 aces

Evie Anderson, 4 kills, 2 digs, 1 ace

Lily Curnow, 2 digs

Tessa Bartoszek, 1 kill

Elsie Williams, 2 kills, 10 assists, 2 blocks, 1 ace

Josie Anderson, 2 kills, 2 blocks, 1 ace

Haven VanSickle, 1 kill, 1 dig

Vienna Price, 7 assists, 3 digs

Kallie Evers-Margoni, 2 digs

Norway stats:

Kendall Burklund, 9 kills, 8 digs

Addyson Burklund, 5, kills 8 digs

Aili Freiberg, 17 assists

Forest Park 3

North Central 0

Forest Park prevailed 25-8, 25-5, 25-9.

Forest Park stats:

Ava Fischer, 11 kills, 5 digs

Harper Anderson, 1 kill, 1 assist, 3 digs, 3 aces

Evie Anderson, 5 kills, 1 assist, 2 blocks, 2 digs

Lily Curnow, 1 assist, 1 block, 1 dig

Tessa Bartoszek, 9 digs, 2 aces

Elsie Williams, 2 kills, 10 assists, 2 digs, 5 aces

Josie Anderson, 7 kills, 1 dig, 1 ace

Haven VanSickle, 4 aces

Vienna Price, 9 assists, 3 digs, 3 aces

Kallie Evers, Margoni, 2 digs

Norway 3

North Central 0

The Knights posted a sweep by scores of 25-17, 25-12, 25-12.

Norway stats:

Kendall Burklund, 8 aces, 13 kills, 8 digs

Chloe Chartier, 4 aces,

Addyson Burklund, 2 aces, 8 kills, 6 digs

Cayleah Clifford, 5 kills

Anna deBidart, 5 digs

Aili Freiberg, 21 assists

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News Editor Jim Anderson contributed.