GARWIN — The GMG volleyball team breezed past Baxter in last Wednesday’s (Oct. 23) Class 1A Region 5 quarterfinals, beating the Bolts 25-7, 25-18, 25-16.

The Wolverines (20-10) got a balanced attack to help them advance into Monday’s regional semifinals at Gladbrook-Reinbeck (22-20). Rhianna Murty led the way with seven kills, while Hadlee Hempy, Landry August and Makayla Pendleton had six kills each. Olivia Maddux added five kills, and Hempy finished with 20 assists.

Aubree Runner led the GMG defense with 10 digs, while Olivia and Ava Maddux had seven digs each. Skyler Murty made two blocks as well.

August was the top server, going 16-for-16 with three aces, while Runner was 15-for-16. Ava Maddux was 14-for-15, while Olivia Maddux was 11-for-11 with two aces. Hempy served 10-for-10 with an ace.