Frankenmuth, MI – October 24, 2026 The Owosso Varsity Volleyball team traveled to Frankenmuth on Saturday to compete in the Eagle Invite, facing a competitive field of opponents as the Trojans continued preparing for postseason play. Owosso opened tournament play with a loss to Valley Lutheran (11-25, 12-25), followed by setbacks against Roscommon (10-25, 15-25) and Ogemaw Heights (10-25, 17-25). The Trojans finished the day with their strongest performance against Manton, battling through a competitive three-set match. After dropping the opening set 8-25, Owosso responded with a 25-22 victory to force a deciding third set. The Trojans fought until the final points before narrowly falling 13-15. Junior Breeah Reed led the Trojans offensively throughout the tournament, recording 29 kills across four matches, including 10 against Manton and nine against Valley Lutheran. Freshman Aspyn Brock contributed 10 kills and two solo blocks on the day, while senior Ainsley Lintner helped direct the offense with 21 assists and five service aces. Alaina Butte delivered a strong serving performance against Manton with four aces, while freshman Kristie Caswell contributed nine assists in the match. Defensively, Nevaeh LeConte provided consistent backcourt support, finishing with 16 digs across the tournament, while Ryder Elwell added 12. Despite finishing the tournament 0-4, the Trojans demonstrated resilience in their final match, responding to a difficult opening set and pushing Manton to the final points. Owosso will now turn its attention to MHSAA District play, where the Trojans will face Chesaning on Monday, November 2, at 5:30 p.m. at Alma High School.