Volleyball: Varsity, junior varsity Chemics sweep Trojans

by Brent Koaches

The Midland High varsity volleyball team remained undefeated in Saginaw Valley League play Tuesday after the Chemics took care of business in defeating visiting Saginaw High 25-12, 25-11, and 25-16.

The Chemics are now 8-0 in league play after outplaying and overpowering the Trojans. And while head coach Tim Zerull says he is always pleased to pick up a win, he showed some concern that a lack of competition from an opponent might mean a drop off in play from his team.

“It’s hard to play a team that doesn’t provide you with a normal volleyball process,” Zerull said. “We’re just used to certain things happening and when those things don’t happen the way they’re anticipated, there’s sort of a drop off on our side of the net.”

Junior Lindsey Dulude led the way for the Chemics with 18 kills and three aces on the night. Amy Langhorst chipped in with eight kills and an ace of her own.

Dulude also contributed on the defensive side with two blocks, while Liana Chew added two digs.

Tuesday’s win sets up a huge league matchup Thursday as Midland faces off against undefeated Bay City Central in a match Zerull says will require his team to play at a high level.

“We’re going to have to keep the errors to a minimum and force Bay City to make some of their own,” he said. “We have to keep our fundamentals in check because that’s what is going to carry us.”

Thursday’s game begins at 6 p.m.

Junior Chemics roll

The Midland High junior varsity volleyball team made quick work of Saginaw High Tuesday night, defeating the visiting Trojans in two games, 25-3 and 25-4.

The Chemics got out to huge leads in both games as the Trojans were overmatched most of the evening.

Randi Cain led the offense with 12 aces and one block, while Emily Jerome added three kills. Emma Zainea and Kathryn Wieber had three aces apiece.

The Chemics will be in action again Thursday when they host Bay City Central at 6 p.m. The junior varsity Chemics will wrap up their season a week later when they travel to Saginaw to take on Heritage Oct. 25.