The Batesville Middle School 8th Grade Volleyball Team battled hard, falling just short vs. Greensburg in two intense sets. Scores were 23-25; 22-25.
Katie Wilhelm led the team from the service line connecting on 12 of her 13 serves earning 8 points including 3 aces.
Isabel Meyer provided a big spark in set one scoring 7 consecutive points including 3 aces.
Molly Gesell scored 4 points, while Jersey Trenkamp and Abby Miller chipped in with 3 points apiece.
Chloe Miller added 2 points from the service line.
Offensively the Lady Dogs were led by Gesell who pounded an impressive 9 kills, while Wilhelm recorded 3 kills at the net.
Maggie Jelinek, Leah Meyer, and Madi Dierckman each earned a kill in the front line.
Defensively, Meyer was the top performer in serve reception, while Gesell and Dierckman both added a stuff block.
The team hopes to bounce back next week as they face South Ripley.
(Information provided by BMS 8th grade Volleyball coach Shelly Prickel)