Calvin captured the championship of the Hornet Invitational Saturday 
afternoon in Kalamazoo as the Knights defeated Anderson (IN) 13-15, 
15-12, 15-4, 14-16, 15-7 in pool play and continued on to defeat 
Millikin (IL) 15-9, 15-12, 15-12 in the championship match. Ranked 18th 
in the first AVCA Division III national poll of the year, Calvin 
improved to 4-0 on the year with the pair of victories. 

Senior All-American Rhonda Volkers (Holland Christian) was the catalyst 
throughout the afternoon for Calvin as she tallied 25 kills, 14 digs and 
seven blocks against Anderson and followed with 19 kills, seven blocks 
and three service aces in the win against Millikin. For her efforts, 
Volkers was named to the all-tournament team. 

Ann Wiersma (Vista, CA) was also strong for the Knights, collecting 12 
kills and 11 digs against Anderson and 12 digs and seven kills against 
Millikin. Junior setter Sara Ahrenholz was credited with 55 assists and 
three aces against Anderson and 37 assists in the championship tilt 
against Millikin. In addition, sophomore Melissa Pell (Fremont) added 
10 kills against Anderson while senior Alicia DeGroot (Tulare, CA) had 
three aces and sophomore Cassie Christopher (Fruitport) five blocks in 
the match. Junior Michelle Bowen (Troy) chipped in with seven kills in 
the win over Millikin. 

Calvin returns to action Tuesday night when it hosts Olivet at 6:30 pm 
in the MIAA opener for both teams.