FLINT – Veteran players know when they need to step up for their team.

Aiming for its first trip to the regional finals since 2016, Goodrich leaned on its veteran players to step up and lead the squad.

Four-year varsity player and outside hitter Lily Sukup was more than willing, posting 31 kills and 31 digs to secure Goodrich wins in the district finals and regional semifinals.

Sukup, a two-time first-team all-Flint Metro League selection, helped the Martians earn wins over Flint Powers Catholic and Williamston to advance her squad to the regional finals. Goodrich would fall to Lake Fenton 3-1 in the regional finals.

Her performance in the two wins earned her a spot on our Flint-area Athlete of the Week poll, where she captured 85% of the vote to take first place. Sukup was the only Fl

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