The Hornet Volleyball team celebrated 7 seniors on Tuesday night, sealing a victory in their game against Durand. This years senior team members include, Landan Babinger, Kara Wendling, Marissa Rombach, Alexis Bruff, Alexis Birchmeier, Lacy Shepse and Ashlyn Albert. The game also marked the return of Alexis Bruff to the court. Just 2 months ago she was in a terrible car accident which led to multiple injuries including 5 breaks in her pelvis. 

The first set started a little slow for the Hornets, who found themselves down 9-17. Alexis Birchmeier went on a 12 point serving streak to bring the Hornets into the lead. Hornets rallied to finish the first set, 25-20. The second set was back and forth with the Hornets winning 25-20. Set three was saw serving runs from Kara Wendling and Ashlyn Orr to get the Hornets ahead in the set. Alexis Bruff came in to serve the final 2 points of the match, ending the set serving an ace!  

Hornets presented a well rounded offense, Marissa Rombach leading with 10 kills (0.333%). Ashlyn Orr added 10 kills of her own hitting 0.207%. Middle blockers Kara Wending and Alexis Birchmeier added 6 kills a each. Setters Madison Wendling and Landan Babinger had 16 and 12 assists apiece. 

The team had 9 aces on the night. Four from junior Ashlyn Orr and 5 more shared by Landan Babinger, Kara Wendling, Alexis Birchmeier and Alexis Bruff. 

The team will wrap up regular season play with a home quad on Thursday, October 19th and a match at Bay City John Glenn on October 23.