The five-year drought is over and Essexville Garber has won its first volleyball districts in five seasons. In the district finals last week, Garber defeated Gladwin 25-20, 25-9, 25-13. The champions were led by setter Monica Strabut, who has been recruited by Saginaw Valley State.
Garber was able to put away all doubt in the second game. Madison Seegraves served for 12 straight points in that game. Seegraves had 17 assists, four kills and five digs for the winners while Paige Heintskill had seven kills and Jessica DeWyse add seven digs for Garber. Taylor Gerhardt and Stacie Finkbeiner had seven and six kills.
Essexville-Garber plays Chippewa Hills Tuesday night in Pinconning for regional action.