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Birmingham Marian defeats Lowell for Div. 1 volleyball title

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Marian sophomore Lauren Heming carries the championship trophy after Birmingham Marian defeated Lowell in the Div. 1 state final. Marian swept Lowell.
Marian sophomore Lauren Heming carries the championship trophy after Birmingham Marian defeated Lowell in the Div. 1 state final. Marian swept Lowell.
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Birmingham Marian huddles together after defeating Lowell to win the Division 1 state volleyball championship on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek.
Birmingham Marian huddles together after defeating Lowell to win the Division 1 state volleyball championship on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek.
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Marian fans celebrate a point against Lowell.
Marian fans celebrate a point against Lowell.
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Marian coach Mayssa Cook celebrates after her team won a point.
Marian coach Mayssa Cook celebrates after her team won a point.
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Marian sophomore Ella Schomer spikes the ball against a pair of Lowell players.
Marian sophomore Ella Schomer spikes the ball against a pair of Lowell players.
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Marian players scramble on the floor after a bump pass.
Marian players scramble on the floor after a bump pass.
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Marian sophomore Ava Sarafa prepares to serve.
Marian sophomore Ava Sarafa prepares to serve.
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Bloomfield Hills Marian junior Ava Brizard, center, leads her teammates in a huddle.
Bloomfield Hills Marian junior Ava Brizard, center, leads her teammates in a huddle.
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Marian sophomore Ava Sarafa attempts to block a hit.
Marian sophomore Ava Sarafa attempts to block a hit.
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Marian's Gabrielle Hock (8), sophmore, Maggie Scott (3), freshman, and McKenzie Swanson (5), freshman, chat on the bench.
Marian's Gabrielle Hock (8), sophmore, Maggie Scott (3), freshman, and McKenzie Swanson (5), freshman, chat on the bench.
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Marian's McKenzie Swanson (5), freshman, and Evie Oegema (15), sophmore, share a laugh.
Marian's McKenzie Swanson (5), freshman, and Evie Oegema (15), sophmore, share a laugh.
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Marian junior Sarah Sylvester and freshman Sarah Gunlach celebrate from the bench after winning a point against Lowell.
Marian junior Sarah Sylvester and freshman Sarah Gunlach celebrate from the bench after winning a point against Lowell.
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Marian sophomore Gabrielle Hock, center, intently watches from the bench.
Marian sophomore Gabrielle Hock, center, intently watches from the bench.
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Birmingham Marian celebrates together after defeating Lowell for the Div. 1 volleyball title.
Birmingham Marian celebrates together after defeating Lowell for the Div. 1 volleyball title.
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Marian players hoist the championship trophy together after defeating Lowell for the Division 1 state volleyball title in Battle Creek.
Marian players hoist the championship trophy together after defeating Lowell for the Division 1 state volleyball title in Battle Creek.
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Marian fans watch a serve.
Marian fans watch a serve.
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Marian junior Sophia Treder serves in the second set against Lowell.
Marian junior Sophia Treder serves in the second set against Lowell.
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Marian junior Sarah Sylvester spikes the ball against Lowell.
Marian junior Sarah Sylvester spikes the ball against Lowell.
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Marian players, coaches and support staff pose with their Div. 1 championship trophy after defeating Lowell.
Marian players, coaches and support staff pose with their Div. 1 championship trophy after defeating Lowell.
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Marian players celebrate a point won while fans cheer as Bloomfield Hills Marian defeats Lowell for the Division 1 volleyball final.
Marian players celebrate a point won while fans cheer as Bloomfield Hills Marian defeats Lowell for the Division 1 volleyball final.
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Lowell senior Sophie Powell, left, and freshman Ashley Powell, center, and seniors Emma Hall and Jenna Reitsma (4) fight back tears during the postgame medal ceremony after losing to Birmingham Marian in the Div. 1 volleyball final.
Lowell senior Sophie Powell, left, and freshman Ashley Powell, center, and seniors Emma Hall and Jenna Reitsma (4) fight back tears during the postgame medal ceremony after losing to Birmingham Marian in the Div. 1 volleyball final.
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