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"Overall, I really wish we could have had some wins under our belt leaving today, but I think the experience the team gained today will be advantageous to them in our next match," Elk Rapids coach Shawn Barrera- Leaf said.

In pool play, Elk Rapids fell to Bellaire (14-21, 12- 21), Buckley (17-21, 16- 21) and Kingsley (6-21, 12- 21).

Elk Rapids came out strong in bracket play and utilized a strong aggressive service game and good defensive coverage, but Traverse City Christian won it in the end by scores of 21-25, 14-25.

Kelsey Hawkins led the Lady Elks with eight digs, seven kills and three blocks for the day. Mary Stroh contributed with 15 assists and three aces; Nicole Thelen had eight kills and three blocks; Catlin Orschel had three kills, two blocks and two aces; Kaitlyn VanDeusen added three blocks, two digs and one ace; Rachel Parent was 90 percent passing with two aces and Carrie Louis served 87 percent with four aces.

Elk Rapids will take on East Jordan and Grayling at Grayling on Thursday, Jan. 11, and host Charlevoix on Monday, Jan. 15.