Kingsford, coached by Jaclynn Kreider, swept 12 sets on Saturday to win the 14-team Kingsford Invitational volleyball meet. (Courtesy photo)
KINGSFORD — Any volleyball team considering overlooking the Kingsford Flivvers this year because of the graduation loss of their top six players from the powerhouse of the previous three seasons may want to think again.
The Flivvers, with five new starters and a completely different back row, didn’t miss a beat Saturday by sweeping 12 sets to win their 14-team invitational.
Kingsford defeated Hancock 29-27, 25-20 in the championship match after sweeping Negaunee in the semifinal round.
“I’m so proud of this team,” Kingsford coach Jaclynn Kreider said. “I feel like a lot of people this year, with us losing that group of seniors last year, were prob