The 2019 volleyball season came to an end in the regional finals of the state tournament but not before the twenty school records were broken. This record breaking team finished the season 44-5-1, which is the best in school history. No other volleyball team has ever competed in the regional finals before and the girls played their hearts
The varsity volleyball team traveled to Onsted one more time to take on the Vikings of Lakewood. Lakewood is ranked number two in the state and the panthers battled every second of the match. It was a back and forth game but unfortunately Western fell short in five games 25-16, 23-25, 25-17, 14-25 and 9-15.
The varsity volleyball traveled to Onsted once again but this time competing in the regional semi finals. The Panthers played the Vikings of Haslett and defeated them with a clean sweep 25-18, 26-24, 25-13. Abi Wilcoxson: 14 kills, 5 aces and 12 digs Hayden Fortress: 30 assists, 9 digs and 2 aces Natalie Shellberg: 6
The varsity volleyball team traveled to Onsted to take on the Wildcats of Onsted. The Panthers are currently ranked 7th in the state taking on the 10th ranked team in the state. Western knew they would have to play one of their best games, and that is exactly what they did defeating the Wildcats 25-18,
The varsity volleyball team hosted the Titans of Lumen Christi for their last home game of the season. The team honored their seven seniors as they played their last volleyball game on their home floor and were playing for their first I8 Championship since 2008. The Panthers knew what they needed to do defeating
The varsity volleyball team hosted the Beavers from Harper Creek in their annual Volley for Hope game. All proceeds throughout the night will be donated to Henry Ford Allegiance Women’s Health Center. In front of a large crowd the ladies were pumped and ready to defend their home court. They came out ready play and
The varsity volleyball team traveled to Hasting to take on the Saxon for their fifth I8 match of the season. The Panthers were ready to show the visiting crowd why they are ranked 6th in the state. Western defeat Hastings 25-14, 25-8 and 25-3. Janie Davenport 3 aces and 6 digs. Hannah Pratt 2 kills,
The varsity volleyball team traveled to Coldwater to continue their quest to before I8 Champs. The Cardinals came ready to play but the Panthers we able to hold them off defeating them 28-26, 25-10 and 25-18. Game highlights: Merritt Baker- 11 digs Hannah Pratt- 4 kills and 14 digs Hayden Fortress- 2 aces, 36 assists
On Saturday, the Varsity volleyball team traveled to Gabriel Richard to compete in their third tournament of the year. Despite being the day after Homecoming the girls were ready to compete at a high level. In pool play the Panthers finished 3-0 by defeating Novi Christian (25-10, 25-19), St Catherine’s (25-21, 25-14) and Huron Valley
The Varsity volleyball team competed against the Redhawks of Marshall in a I8 show down. The Panthers came ready to play and never looked back, sweeping Marshall 25-18, 25-20 and 25-18. The girls brought a ton a energy and played with a lot of heart. Abi Wilcoxson continues to do her job with 18 kills,
