Wildcats serve up three-game
loss to Pats, 25-10, 25-22, 25-5


Oct. 1, 2010, 12:35 p.m.


   Plymouth's volleyball team came together like velcro during Thursday's impressive three-game sweep of Livonia Franklin.

  The Wildcats improved to 11-4-1 overall and 3-1 in the KLAA South Division with a convincing 25-10, 25-22, 25-5 triumph over the Patriots.

  "We protected the serves well tonight, especially in game three," said Plymouth coach Kelly McCausland. "Lindsay Stemberger served 10 in a row with two aces, and Madelyn Betts served 11 in a row.

  "Our blockers also got a lot of touches on the ball."

  Emilee Beyer and Alex Roberts were both solid in the middle for the victors, combining for 15 block touches.

  "Offensively, our middles ran a quicker offense," McCausland noted. "Alex and Emilee both had eight kills."

  Led by Mariah Tesarz's 16-dig night, the 'Cats also sparkled on defense. Kayla Bridge added 13 digs while Stemberger and Laura Schmid recorded 10 each.


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Plymouth's volleyball team sets up a play during a match earlier this season. The Wildcats excelled in Thursday's victory over Livonia Franklin. (Ed Wright photo)