The 2026-27 Gladbrook-Reinbeck varsity volleyball team. PHOTO BY THE FARMER’S DAUGHTER PHOTOGRAPHY/TFD PHOTO

GARWIN – The Class 1A preseason No. 12 Gladbrook-Reinbeck volleyball team got its first win of the season, beating host GMG in a Thursday, Aug. 27 triangular in Garwin.

The Rebels (1-4) fell to BGM in straight sets, 25-16, 25-22, before bouncing back to beat the Wolverines 25-17, 25-10, in their finale.

G-R senior setter Kailey Larsen distributed 33 assists on the night while contributing 15 digs, four blocks, four kills and 11-for-11 serving with one ace.

Jada Cheville paced the Rebel attack with 15 kills, chipping in 12 digs, three blocks and 17-for-18 serving with a team-high four aces. Ella Wagner added seven kills and five blocks. Ayla Baer led the defense with 18 digs to go with nine kills and 14-of-15 serving with three aces.

Shakya Bents pitched in with five kills and 20-for-23 serving with an ace, and Avery Boyer made 12 digs. Kinzie Hemann had five kills, two blocks and served 13-of-16 with two aces.