Fillmore Central at Hayfield
7:15 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 25

With nine letterwinners returning, Fillmore Central seems poised to improve on last year’s 15-win total.

Libero Tayah Barnes (491 digs) and outside hitter Paige Bennet (215 kills, 152 digs) were all-Three Rivers Conference honorees last season and their senior leadership will be important as the Falcons attempt to make their first state tournament appearance since 2013. 

Hayfield also brings back nine letterwinners, including junior setter Maggie Streightiff (207 kills).

The No. 9-1A Vikings also rely on junior outside hitter Carrie Rutledge (174 kills, 321 digs) and senior libero Anna Carney (435 digs), and both will be key for a victory in this Class 1A, Section 1 rivalry game.