[October 20, 2012] Send a link to a friend

Thursday night volleyball in Mount Pulaski was all about the seniors as the girls cruised to a victory over Franklin 25-14 and 25-8.

This year's group featured former Mount Pulaski Grade School Honeybears Breanna Howe, Jessica Awe, Rachel Durchholz and Erika Leever, who have played together since the fifth grade, along with former Mount Pulaski Zion Lutheran Crusader Allison Hickey.

Allison Hickey led all girls with nine kills, and teammates Rachel Durchholz and Erika Leever contributed five kills each. Setter Jessica Awe led the team with 14 assists, while Breanna Howe tallied 11 assists.

The Lady Toppers improved their record to 24-6 and will host the Topper tourney on Saturday. Regional play will begin next week.

Pictures and text by Teena Lowery

Senior Jessica Awe goes for the kill versus Franklin.

Senior Breanna Howe also contributed four kills on Senior Night.

Senior Erika Leever goes up for one of her five kills on the evening.

Allison Hickey with one of her team-leading nine kills.

The last of the three Durchholz sisters, Rachel, goes for the kill.

The seniors presented coach Donna Dulle with a quilt made out of their T-shirts from years past.

Seniors Rachel Durchholz, Allison Hickey, Jessica Awe, Breanna Howe and Erika Leever strike a pose in the gym, which is nearly covered in state banners.

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