LocalSportsJournal.com

The Hesperia volleyball team overcame a slow start and won the Blue Bracket trophy at the Cadillac Invitational on Friday.

Hesperia, now 6-4 on the season, defeated Big Rapids in its final match with scores of 25-17, 25-19.

Emily Bayle led the Panthers with 40 kills on the day. Rachel Romero followed with 25 kills, Isabelle Rumsey adding 14 kills and Allison Homfield finishing with 13. Allison Homfield and Brooke Billings led the team with five aces apiece.

Defensively, Bayle led the way with 46 digs while Romero added 43. Billings was the lead blocker with 10 on the day.