DUNDEE, Mich. – The Father Gabriel Richard girls volleyball team captured its first district championship since 2020 with a straight-set victory over Ida (25-16, 25-20, 25-13) on Thursday (Nov. 5) at Dundee High School.
The Irish, who improved to 34-6-2 on the season, were led offensively by Mary Lynn Hendershot ’29, who recorded 14 kills, 13 digs and two blocks. Mia Keefer ’30 added nine kills and two blocks while hitting at a 42.1 percent clip.
Alison Oleszkowicz ’30 finished with nine kills and four service aces, while Ann Marie McAuliffe ’29 added four kills and two blocks. Janie Osness ’30 tallied 37 assists and eight digs, and Rylee Burke ’28 recorded 12 digs.
“I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together this season. It has been a true testament to what happens when we believe in each other and in our potential to make great things happen. The best is yet to come!” said head coach Ryan Minarik.
FGR advances to the regional round of the MHSAA Division 2 Tournament at Dearborn Divine Child, where it will compete in the regional semifinal on Tuesday (Nov. 10) at 5 pm. The Irish will face the winner of Dearborn Heights Robichaud and Romulus, who are scheduled to play Friday (Nov. 6). The regional final is scheduled for Thursday (Nov. 12) at 6 pm.
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