Highlight Reel: N. Branch/Frankenmuth
November 5, 2014
The North Branch volleyball team defeated Frankenmuth 3-0 in a Class B District game Wednesday. Click the headings below for MHSAA.tv highlights and the final link to watch the match in full.
FIKE SPIKE! - Early in Game 1 of this Class B District Semifinal, Olivia Fike knocks down the point for North Branch.
WILLSON SET WINNER! - Laura Willson ended the first set with a thunderous hit to give North Branch a 25-16 win over Frankenmuth.
BRONNER BATTLES BACK FOR FRANKENMUTH - Here's a nice kill by Syndey Bronner of Frankenmuth in the second set of this Class B District Semifinal against North Branch.
BRONCOS WIN SECOND SET - Alexis Hernandez closed out the second set with a big hit for North Branch to give the Broncos the win 25-15.
KEYES POINT - Frankenmuth stayed with North Branch early in the third set. Here's a nice score by Kendra Keyes for the Eagles.
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Be the Referee: Multiple Contacts in Volleyball
By
Paige Winne
MHSAA Marketing & Social Media Coordinator
September 23, 2025
Be The Referee is a series of short messages designed to help educate people on the rules of different sports, to help them better understand the art of officiating, and to recruit officials.
Below is this week's segment – Multiple Contacts in Volleyball - Listen
We’re on the volleyball court today, and it's a tight rally in the third set.
Team A’s outside hitter digs up a powerful spike, and then her setter contacts the ball a couple times while trying to set, and then sends it back to the outside hitter, who's right there to play it.
As the referee, you might think "multiple contacts" occurred – but thanks to the updated Rule 9-4-8c, because the ball was next directed to a teammate, that second contact is legal, and play should continue without a whistle.
This rule explicitly removes that judgment call when no advantage is gained, reducing interruptions and coach/official disputes. So in this scenario, you "let it ride" – no call, no stoppage – just free flow and fairness.
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