The Falcons opened OK Blue Conference play hosting the Broncos of Coopersville. Both teams came out with a lot of energy and kept the match competitive, the Broncos took a timeout at 15-13 and continued on to a 10-4 scoring run to end set one 25-17. The Falcons responded in set 2 again keeping the match tight point for point; Shani Russell put the Falcons up to a 24-18 lead before the Broncos when a 4-0 scoring run. The Falcons won set 2 25-22. In set 3 the Falcons began the match with a 6-1 lead, but the Broncos did not let that stop them from coming back into the match. Another back and forth set put the Broncos up to a 2-1 lead finishing the set 25-21. Heading into set 4 it was Coopersville that came out with a 5-1 lead and the Falcons continued to chip away to get back into the match. With strong serving and a physical front row the Broncos would take the match winning set 4 25-20. Your Falcons fall to 1-1 in OK Blue play, they will travel to Sparta next Tuesday (9/11) and return home to host Spring Lake next Thursday (9/13). Make sure to come out and support your Lady Falcons!

Stat Leaders vs. Coopersville

Aces: Dana Wila (4), Nicole Sack (2), Shani Russell (1)

Kills: Allyson Milligan (9), Ciera Rodney and Maya Mileski (7), Emily Mannion (5)

Blocks: Ciera Rodney (5)

Assists: Emily Mannion (18), Shani Russell (12)

Digs: Nicole Sack (27), Shani Russell and Dana Wila (12), Emily Mannion (8), Kendall Krueger (7)