Though Reeths-Puffer did not perform as well against Byron Center Tuesday night as it did in the previous O-K Green Conference match against Mona Shores, taking a 25-8, 25-18, 25-9 defeat, Rockets' coach Justin Birr said he was pleased with his seniors as they played their last home match.
"This is likely the top group of seniors I
have coached," Birr said; he's been R-P head coach for six seasons. "We have had one or two talented seniors in past years,
but this group of seniors has the most consistent talent across the
board. I am proud of how the mark they have left on R-P volleyball, and
how they have set the stage for our younger players to find success in
future years."
The Rockets ended the league season at 2-8, with an 18-19 overall record.
Carlee Bowen continued her solid campaign with 12 digs on defense. Offensively, Kate Tindall provided 12 assists, and Mairyn Peterson and Lexie Danz each had three kills.
"Byron Center served very tough, and they have a
couple of likely all-state players on their team," Birr said. "I am impressed with
how we competed against them."
