Abbey Keister (center) and Huntington North alum Melissa Grossman (right) elevate to block Christina Welch’s spike during action between the Huntington University volleyball team and visiting Bethel College on Saturday, Sept. 15. Photo by Steve Clark.

The Huntington University volleyball team got off to a competitive start against visiting Bethel College on Saturday, Sept. 15 but cooled off down the stretch to lose 21-25, 13-25, 22-25.

Heather Medich led the Foresters, 1-9, with eight kills. Abby Keister and Huntington North alum Melissa Grossman each chipped in with five kills.

Medich and Katie Bowers tied for the team-lead in digs with nine.