On the court, the Milledgeville and Polo volleyball teams were competitive.

Off the court, they came together for a good cause.

The annual game between the two teams to help raise money to fight cancer went to the family of Jacob Promenschenkel, a 2024 Milledgeville graduate who passed away from bone cancer in August.

“I’m just happy that we all came together,” said Milledgeville’s Kendra Kingsby. “I know that we’re opponents, but in the end, we’re all here for one thing and that’s to support Jacob and his family.”

A bake sale and silent auction were among the ways to help support the fundraiser.

The Missiles (12-3, 3-1) went on to win the road match 25-12, 25-23. Polo is 8-5-1, 1-3.

Milledgeville’s coach of nine years Kurt Folk said the contest against cancer has been a traditio

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