By Kelsey Merschman
The rivalry between ADM and DC-G has always been heated, but the October 4th game wasn’t just for glory. The teams were fighting for Breast Cancer Awareness again this year and pink outfits and activities were everywhere.
To start out the night, volunteer ADM students served a baked potato bar to those who donated to the cause. The cafeteria was decked out in pink to go along with the theme and passers by donated to money bins as well. A silent auction allowed people to bid for Breast Cancer Awareness goody baskets and volleyballs signed by the participating teams.
Before the national anthem, each member of the teams said which cancer victims they were playing in honor of. It became evident that cancer had affected everyone in the gym in some way.
Many people agree that the match was one of ADM’s best battles to date. The girls put up a strong offense to crush the Fillies. The Filly’s back row defensive specialists were no match for the hitters on the home side.
The first match was 25-18 in favor of the Tigers. It was then that the Fillies knew they would have to battle. After the second game was won by ADM, DC-G fought back to win the third game by two.
The Tigers’ team this year has never been one to crumble under pressure. They proved their motivation to win by conquering the Fillies 25-23. A kill by ADM’s starting outside hitter Torrie Hook finished the match.
Record stats were taken during the intense match. ADM’s defensive specialist Maddie Powers had 25 digs. Allison Gottschalk led the offense with 14 kills. Megan Ticknor led from the line with 21 serves.
The Dig Pink game was a huge success at the ADM home gym this year. A big thank you goes out to Mrs. Gottschalk who put together the event.