Delta College Volleyball Secures Conference Win in Home Opener

The Delta College Volleyball team secured a huge conference win at home Wednesday night, defeating Henry Ford College to improve to 2-3 on the season. It was a balanced effort for the Pioneers, who leaned on strong defense and timely scoring runs to close out the match. 

Alexis Champagne and Makenzie Nearman led the way at the net, combining double-digit kills and keeping the Henry Ford defense on its heels. Charlotte Fournier and Melanie Muringer also made their presence felt with efficient hitting and steady play on the front line. Setter Claire Beck helped fuel the attack with consistent ball distribution, while Delta's defense was anchored by tough back-row play from multiple contributors. 

Makenzie Nearman – Led the team with 11 kills and added 3 blocks, finishing with a team-high 14.5 points. 

Alexis Champagne – A steady presence at the net with 5 kills and a huge defensive impact, tallying 7 digs and 2 block assists for 12.0 points. 

Charlotte Fournier – Chipped in 5 kills and a block, playing efficiently to keep Delta's attack balanced. 

Claire Beck – The floor general for Delta, dished out 14 assists while also adding 4 digs. 

Cassie Jenema – Provided a spark from the service line with 13 aces, swinging momentum heavily in Delta's favor. 

"Tonight, I was proud of my girls for playing our game and working on things that we need to focus on to be successful this season. Our offense had its ups and downs, but overall, we controlled the flow of the game and looked so fun.  At our first tournament, we struggled serving tough, but at a high percentage, and I was incredibly happy to see that we cleaned that up." - Head Coach Angie Compton 

The Pioneers' depth proved key, with several players stepping up in different moments to swing the momentum. With this important conference win under their belt, Delta will look to build on the performance as they continue through conference play.