Quincy High School

The Quincy volleyball team defeated Jonesville in four sets Wednesday night to advance to the MHSAA District Championship. The Orioles won by scores of 25-12, 25-27, 25-22 and 25-17. Quincy took control early in the opening set, building a lead that Jonesville was unable to overcome. Jonesville responded in the second set, battling back after Quincy got off to an early start to even the match at one set apiece. The third set remained close throughout. Jonesville built an 18-12 lead before Quincy rallied to cut the deficit to 20-19. The teams eventually reached a 22-22 tie before the Orioles won the final three points to take the set, 25-22. Quincy opened the fourth set with a 5-2 advantage, and after Jonesville tied the score at 10-10, the Orioles regained control. Quincy built a 24-16 lead before closing out the match, 25-17. Ashlyn Fickle led the Orioles with 18 kills, while Laura Bostic added 11 and Kora Timmons finished with nine. Fickle also recorded 10 digs, followed by Alexis Reif and Timmons with nine each. Reif led the team with 21 assists, while Fickle added 17. JC Quimby recorded three service aces. With the win, Quincy advances to the district championship game against Homer on Friday at 6 p.m. in Jonesville.