Almont falls to state-rated North Branch

ALMONT — The Almont varsity volleyball team fell by an 11-25, 12-25, 19-25 count to host and fifth-rated North Branch in a Division 2 district semifinal encounter last Wednesday.

Grace Koenig directed Almont’s offense from her position at setter. She was credited with nine assists.

Elly Schapman (four), Bernadetta Luzinski (three), Molleigh Rinke and Lydia Lacavera (two each) plus Devin Johnston, Kendall Roszczewski and Koenig (one apiece) contributed Almont’s kills.

Koenig (eight), Elizabeth Brandt (six) along with Lacavera, Rinke and Schapman (four each) provided Almont’s digs.

Schapman (four), Luzinski (three) plus Rinke and Johnston (one apiece) supplied Almont’s blocks.

Almont also received one ace serve courtesy of Johnston.