Vermilion unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Shelby Whippets on Saturday. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it nine in a row.
The final score came out to 25-13, 25-18, 27-29, 25-12.
Sophie Habermehl paced Vermilion's offense, picking up 11 kills. Habermehl got some help from Lauren Logsdon and her 16 assists. Finally, Faith Sergent kept Vermilion's defense grounded, leading the team with seven blocks.
Vermilion will hit the road for the first time this season to take on Seneca East at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Shelby, they will be defending their home court for the first time this season when they go up against Columbian at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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