Rollin' Rocks
Defense leads Salem over Mustangs

  Salem's "D" earned an "A" from head coach Amanda Suder Tuesday night against Northville.
  The Rocks opened KLAA Central Division play with an impressive 25-23, 25-23, 25-11 sweep of the Mustangs in the Northville High School gymnasium.
  Salem improved to 8-2-1 overall. The Rocks' regularly scheduled division opener against South Lyon East last Wednesday was postponed.
  "We played really well and are starting to gel as a team," said Suder. "I was very impressed with our defense tonight and the way we controlled the match with blocking.
  "Overall, it was a great way to start the conference schedule."
  Several Rocks excelled in the sweep. Nicole Merget turned in a solid all-around effort, recording 12 kills, four blocks and eight digs, While Kerstin Johnson picked up a team-high 19 digs to go along with five kills and two aces.
  Lauren Aschermann had a perfect night serving as well as notching 12 digs and two aces.
  Kerry MacDonald did a brilliant job of engineering the Rocks' offense, registering 25 assists, four aces, three blocks and nine digs. Lauren Dworzanin also sparkled with five kills, 10 digs and two aces.