The Beal City Aggies started the volleyball season 19-0 this season, and in the most recent coaches poll were ranked No. 2 in the state behind St. Louis.
The Aggies used their talent in their first Highland Conference match of the season, a 25-13, 25-5, 25-9 victory over an improved Evart team on September 17.
Melanie Schafer had a stretch of six straight service points, and Brittany Schumacher later had two straight aces for a 22-4 lead. Addie Schumacher served an ace for the 25th point. Jenna Theissen also served some aces for Beal City.
In that match, Addie Schumacher had 10 kills, while Anna Reihl added eight aces and Nicole Gross had six kills.
“A lot of our more competitive tournaments are coming up,” said coach Kelly David. “We’ve been playing some good teams.”
The Aggies have only four seniors but have seven returners from last season.
They are expecting to face strong competition from St. Louis. They have already defeated Morley Stanwood, a state power in the past.
Beal City is in Class C this year instead of class D, but David doesn’t anticipate that will hinder the Aggies from achieving their regular season and post season goals.