Calvin opened defense of its Hornet Invitational crown with a pair of wins on 
Friday afternoon over Olivet College and Millikin University. The victories put 
them in first place in their pool heading into Saturday's competition. 

In the game versus MIAA foe Olivet Calvin made quick work of the Comets, downing 
them in three straight games 30-17, 30-13, 30-27. Calvin was led by junior 
middle hitter Melissa Pell, who tallied 9 kills and 7 blocks. Sophomore Trisha 
Balkema also added 7 kills. Senior setter Sara Ahrenholz dished out 22 assists 
and 5 aces. Freshman Kristin DeGroot pitched in with 15 digs and 3 blocks. 

 In the 6:30 match Calvin defeated Millikin University 30-24, 30-15, 30-24. 
Freshman Kathy Brenneman led Calvin as she collected 12 digs, 10 kills, and 
three aces. Kara Kuipers added 10 kills and 5 blocks. Ahrenholz tallied 36 
assists and 11 digs. 

Calvin will resume play at 10 AM Saturday morning to finish out pool play. With 
a win or a loss Calvin will play at 4:00 PM for either 1st place or 3rd place.