CASSOPOLIS — A new era dawned on Dowagiac volleyball at the Cassopolis Classic Saturday.

The Chieftains welcomed new coach Rachel Zeider with a perfect day and a championship, as Dowagiac edged Michigan Lutheran 26-24 and 25-23 in the title match.

In reaching the finals, the Chieftains defeated Bangor (25-15, 25-12), River Valley (25-20, 25-21) and Michigan Lutheran (25-21, 26-24).

In the semifinals, Dowagiac knocked off New Buffalo and former coach Carl Greulich, 25-12 and 25-18.

Taylor Hulett had nine kills and a block in the championship match, while Annie Ennesser had five kills and a block.

Dowagiac also got three kills from Heather Olson and two kills each from Brittany Malin and Emily Demeter. Kassidy Binns had three aces and Natalie Davis two.

 

Cassopolis Classic

At Cassopolis

Dowagiac Pool Play Results

Dowagiac d. Bangor 25-15, 25-12

Dowagiac d. River Valley 25-20, 25-21

Dowagiac d. Michigan Lutheran 25-21, 26-24

 

Semifinals

Dowagiac d. New Buffalo 25-12, 25-18

 

Championship Match

Dowagiac d. Michigan Lutheran 26-24, 25-23

 

Championship Match Statistics

Kills

Taylor Hulett 9

Annie Ennesser 5

Heather Olson 3

Brittany Malin 2

Emily Demeter 2

 

Blocks

Hulett 1

Ennesser 1

 

Aces

Kassidy Binns 3

Natalie Davis 2

 

Varsity record: Dowagiac 5-0