The 8th-grade girls volleyball team opened the season in exciting fashion Monday night, defeating East Clinton in straight sets, 25-17, 25-21. The girls controlled the first set and continued to battle in the second. After falling behind 10-1, they rallied together and fought their way back to take the set 25-21 and seal the match. Emmett Burton led the way with 14 points and 3 aces, while Payton Young added 9 points and 6 aces. Parker Webb was dominant on the outside, Willow Gannon made her presence felt in the middle, and Lily Winkle came through with several clutch plays on the right side.