As tournament time intensifies, three area volleyball teams — Fruitport, Fremont, and North Muskegon — proved their strength and determination in Tuesday night’s regional semifinal matchups. Each squad displayed grit, teamwork, and championship-level energy to earn a place in Thursday’s regional finals.
Fruitport Fires on All Cylinders to Sweep Ionia
The Fruitport Trojans delivered one of their most complete performances of the season, sweeping a tough Ionia team in straight sets, 30-28, 25-16, 25-15, during the Division 2 Regional 10 semifinals at Fremont High School.
Senior Izabel Hanson-Wilbur led with 10 kills, seven aces, and 14 digs. Rowynn Miller added seven kills, while Porter Johnson anchored the defense with 21 digs and two aces. Regan Wilson contributed five aces and 12 digs, and Emma Fecher filled the stat sheet with 14 digs, 13 assists, and five kills.
Fruitport improved to 33-13-1 and will now face host Fremont (36-13) in the Division 2 Regional 10 Final at 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 13, at Fremont High School. The Trojans are aiming for their second consecutive regional championship, while the Packers seek their first-ever title.
Fremont Sweeps Reed City to Set Up Rematch
The Fremont Packers took care of business in their own semifinal, sweeping Reed City 25-21, 25-13, 25-23. The victory secures a thrilling rematch against Fruitport, a team Fremont narrowly lost to earlier this season (25-20, 28-26).
With both squads playing inspired volleyball, the Regional 10 Final at Fremont promises an electric atmosphere as the hometown Packers look to make history and the Trojans aim to defend their crown.
North Muskegon Survives Five-Set Battle to Advance
Tournament time is a test of heart, and the North Muskegon Norse showed just how much heart they have in a five-set thriller over Grandville Calvin Christian in the Division 3 Regional 19 semifinal.
The Norse came from behind to win 19-25, 25-21, 25-27, 25-17, 15-12, displaying poise and balance across the board. The victory boosts North Muskegon’s record to 27-11 on the season and propels them into Thursday’s Regional 19 Final at White Cloud High School against Pewamo-Westphalia at 7 p.m.
Stat Leaders for North Muskegon
- Aces: Sr. Olivia Peterson (7), Sr. Isabella Fornaro (2), Jr. Delaney Young (1)
- Kills: Jr. Delaney Young (12), Sr. Isabella Fornaro (9), Jr. Reegan Schwemin (7), Sr. Addie Falkowski (6), Sr. Olivia Peterson (5)
- Digs: Jr. Delaney Young (20), Sr. Caroline Lamiman (16), Sr. Olivia Peterson (14), Sr. Isabella Fornaro (13), Soph. Maci Lathrop (13), Soph. Kayla Cihak (10), Sr. Addie Falkowski (8)
- Blocks: Sr. Olivia Peterson (4)
- Assists: Sr. Olivia Peterson (19), Soph. Maci Lathrop (19)
Senior standout Olivia Peterson turned in a stellar all-around performance, while Delaney Young, Isabella Fornaro, and Maci Lathrop each made major contributions in the Norse’s victory.
What’s Next
- Division 2 Regional 10 Final: Fruitport vs. Fremont – 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 13 at Fremont High School
- Division 3 Regional 19 Final: North Muskegon vs. Pewamo-Westphalia – 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 13 at White Cloud High School
As the regional finals approach, the energy is high and the stakes even higher. Each team enters Thursday’s matches with confidence, momentum, and a shared goal — to keep their championship dreams alive.
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