SOUTH HAVEN — The Dowagiac varsity volleyball team was defeated by host South Haven 3-1 in Wolverine Conference play Thursday night.

The Rams defeated the Chieftains 25-15, 22-25, 25-17 and 25-17.

“Tonight they really worked on doing their best and not to beat up on themselves,” Dowagiac coach Sara Lawrence said. “They did that very well. Once we have a few mistakes they start second guessing themselves and then give up on themselves.

“The girls battled well tonight. I am proud of them for that. We are slowly, but surely coming together.”

 

Dowagiac statistics

Amanda Badner 13 serves

Gabby Leonard 18 serves

Katie Dantone 8 digs

Annie Ennesser 5 blocks

Mary Magin 10 attempts with 1 block

 

JV volleyball

The Dowagiac JV volleyball team beat South Haven 19-25, 25-11 and 15-8 Thursday night.

Leading defensively were Kourtney Mitchell, McKinzie Kiggins and Taylor Hulett.

Anne Zebell contributed 13 serves and one ace, Taylor Hulett had eight serves and six kills, McKinzie Kiggins had three serves and four kills and Alyssa Allen had six serves and three kills.

The Chieftains also had Brittany Malin contributed five serves and three kills, Heather Olson had seven serves and one kill and Ellen Cox had four serves and one kill.

“The girls played well and played as a team to pull through the victory,” Dowagiac coach Christina Carpenter said.