Highlight Reel: Napoleon/Vandercook Lake
November 4, 2014
The Napoleon volleyball team defeated Michigan Center 3-0 in a Class C District opener Monday. Click the headings below for MHSAA.tv highlights and the final link to watch the match in full.
Killer Coutu - Here's a nice kill by Vandercook Lake's Paige Coutu during a Class C District match against Napoleon
Ace From The Court Jester - To finish out the second set, Napoleon's Kaylee Jester delivers a service ace. Napoleon won the set over Vandercook Lake, 25-21.
Kortz Hits The Hole - During the third and final set of this Class C District match, Napoleon's Paige Kortz hits the opening in the defense to score.
Watch the entire match by Clicking Here.
Mercy's Mruzik Adds National Accolade
April 15, 2020
By Geoff Kimmerly
Second Half editor
Farmington Hills Mercy senior Jess Mruzik has been awarded as Gatorade’s national “Player of the Year” after earlier earning the state award for the second-straight season.
Mruzik – who missed the start of the high school season while leading the U-18 Team USA squad to a world championship in Egypt – returned to Mercy and led the Marlins to the Division 1 championship, their first MHSAA Finals title in volleyball.
A 6-foot-1 outside hitter, Mruzik totaled 495 kills, 209 digs, 47 aces and 19 blocks with .635 kill and .540 hitting percentages. Mercy finished 59-1.
Mruzik also carries a 3.47 grade-point average and has participated in her school’s community clean-up effort and provided youth volleyball instruction as part of her club and local grade school programs. She has begun her studies at University of Michigan, where she will continue her volleyball career.
PHOTO: Farmington Hills Mercy’s Jess Mruzik winds up for a kill attempt during the fall’s Division 1 Final.