The Grand Ledge Varsity Volleyball team defeated CAAC Blue rival DeWitt 3-1 on Thursday, November 4th to claimi the MHSAA District Championship.

The victory gives the Comets their first district trophy since 1999. Grand Ledge advances to the MHSAA Regional next week at DeWitt High School. The Comets will battle Brighton in a 5:00 regional semifinal game on Tuesday, November 9th with the winner advancing to Thursday's Regional championship game.

After dropping the first set 19-25 the Comets rolled through the next three sets 25-14, 25-17 and 25-20 to claim the victory. Senior Jenna James led the way with 17 kills and six blocks and three aces while senior Ella Didion finished with 15 kills while senior Alyssa Costello was outstanding defensively with 22 kills. Costello also collected five serving aces. 

Congratulations to Coach Matt Cox and the team on their District Championship. With the win, the Comets improve to 20-10 on the season.