Montague got off to a strong start Friday at the West Michigan Officials Association scholarship tournament in Newaygo, earning a 3-1-2 record.
The Wildcats were unbeaten until a close semifinal defeat to Sparta. Montague went 2-0-2 in pool play, defeating Thornapple Kellogg (25-12, 25-11) and NorthPointe Christian (27-25, 25-20). The Wildcats also split a pair of two-game matches with East Grand Rapids and Greenville.
Montague advanced to the Gold bracket, where it beat Allendale quarterfinals, 25-20, 26-24. Sparta edged the 'Cats, 25-22, 25-20.
Maizie Collins had 26 kills and Ava Pumford added 25 on the day. Jordan Netcott had 65 digs to lead the Wildcat defense. Jaelyn Sundberg passed out 80 assists.
