By By ERIKA PICKLES / Niles Daily Star
NILES – A slow start eventually led to a fast comeback for the Edwardsburg varsity volleyball team during Wednesday's Lakeland Conference game against host Brandywine.
The Bobcats (2-2 LAC) opened the night with a 25-20 win in the first game and controlled most of the second. However, the Eddies, only trailing by a few points, made a comeback thanks to a strong net performance and defense. The Eddies claimed the 25-22 second game win.
Edwardsburg (3-1 LAC) posted two identical scores in the third and fourth games, winning 25-13 in both to claim the 3-1 conference win.
Edwardsburg's Evie Tafunai led the Eddies in kills with 13 on the night. Malorie Woods added 12, while Stephanie Koontz had 11.
For the Bobcats, Kendra Zache had nine kills, while Brooke Allen, Katie Smallwood and Melissa Cooper all added seven.
Brandywine's Emily Low and Edwardsburg's C.C. Roberts each had 18 assists.
The Brandywine freshmen and junior varsity teams also fell to Edwardsburg Wednesday evening.
The Bobcat's freshmen team fell in game one, 25-22, won the second game 25-22 and fell in the third 15-9.
Brandywine's JV team dropped a 30-28 decision in the first game, won the second 25-21 and fell in the third 17-15.
Edwardsburg defeated Brandywine
20-25, 25-22, 25-13, 25-13
Stats
Kills
Brandywine – Kendra Zache 9, Brooke Allen 7, Katie Smallwood 7, Melissa Cooper 7
Edwardsburg – Evie Tafunai 13, Malorie Woods 12, Stephanie Koontz 11
Blocks
Brandywine – Katie Smallwood 3
Edwardsburg – Elise Mackling 6, Malorie Woods 4, Stephanie Koontz 3
Assists
Brandywine – Emily Low 18
Edwardsburg – C.C. Roberts 18
Digs
Brandywine – Alexa Perry 10
Edwardsburg – Chrissy Breisch 15
Aces
Brandywine – Melissa Cooper 5
Edwardsburg – Lindsay Moellenberndt 4, C.C. Roberts 5