Game of inches

Plymouth edged by John Glenn in five

  A pair of sophomores had nights to remember for Plymouth's volleyball team Tuesday night in the Wildcats' exciting five-game setback to Westland John Glenn.

  Tenth-graders Jessica Scott (12 kills, 100-percent serving, six blocks) and Lindsey Stemberger (100-percent serving, eight digs) excelled in the losing cause.

  The down-to-the-wire setback dropped Plymouth's record to 17-7-1 overall and 4-3 in the KLAA South Division.

  "My two sophomores played great volleyball tonight," said Plymouth coach Kelly McCausland. "They were both called upon to step it up and they both responded as leaders and play-makers.

 "On the other hand, I am disappointed that there was no more of that leadership from my upperclassmen. At crucial points we needed our upperclassmen to pull it through for us and they couldn't. John Glenn ultimately took advantage of that."

  After dropping the first game, 25-17, the 'Cats stormed back to take games two and three, 25-12 and 26-24, respectively. However, the Rockets rebounded with 25-13 and 15-13 victories in the final two sets.

  Dani Risi was solid for the Wildcats, slamming 15 kills.
 

Ed Wright can be reached at info@plymouthcantonsports.com or (734) 453-1980.