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Senior girls Eckville Aces capture silver in home tournament

The senior girls hosted four teams at the Eckville Invitational volleyball tournament Oct. 25-26
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Gracie Hebb keeps the ball in play during the senior girls Aces’ opening game of their home tournament against the Bentley Panthers on Oct. 25. Photo by Kaylyn Whibbs/Eckville Echo

The senior girls Aces volleyball team hosted its home tournament last weekend.

Four teams hit the court at Eckville Junior/Senior High School for the Eckville Invitational on Oct. 25-26.

The Eckville Aces opened the tournament by winning two sets over the Bentley Panthers on the afternoon of Oct. 25.

During round robin play the senior girls also came out on top of Caroline and Spruce View.

The Aces came out of round robin in second place after losing to Rimbey in a three set battle.

The senior girls came face-to-face with Rimbey again during the championship game Oct. 26.

Rimbey came out on top and captured the Eckville Invitational gold while the home team clinched silver.

Bentley rounded out the podium with the bronze.

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Rhealee Humphrey looks to fire a serve over towards the Panthers during the Friday afternoon matchup. Photo by Kaylyn Whibbs/Eckville Echo
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Madison Smith lines up to smash the ball back towards Bentley on Friday afternoon at Eckville Junior/Senior High School. Photo by Kaylyn Whibbs/Eckville Echo