Grant dropped to 6-2 on Wednesday, ending the team's six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season. They fell just short of the Newaygo Lions by a score of 3-2. The Tigers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Lions apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
Gee Lillian paced Grant's offense, picking up 13 kills. Lillian got some help from Longcore Emma and her 32 assists. Lillian was also solid from the service line: she led the team with three aces.
As for Newaygo, the victory got them back to even at 2-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted against Grant since October 6, 2020.
Newaygo was led to victory by Chloe Clark and Ella Soules. Clark had 19 digs, while Soules had 23 digs. Those 23 digs gave Soules a new career-high.
Coincidentally, Grant and Newaygo will both be playing Fremont the next time they take the court. The Tigers will head out to face the Packers at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, while the Lions will play them later in the day, at 8:30 p.m.
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