Bullock Creek Wins Five Set Thriller Over Clare in District Championship

CLARE – The Clare Pioneers saw their volleyball season come to a heartbreaking end as they fell to Midland Bullock Creek in a dramatic back-and-forth Division 2 District Championship match, 3-2.

The Lancers took the first set 25-23 before Clare responded by taking each of the next two sets, 25-23 and 25-23.  The Lancers then forced a decisive fifth set by taking the fourth 25-13.  In the fifth set, Bullock Creek jumped out to an early lead and Clare battled back to within two points, but the Lancers closed it out 15-12 to claim the district title.

With the win, Midland Bullock Creek advances to face Cadillac in next Tuesday’s regional semifinal match at Houghton Lake High School at 6:00 p.m.