Marlins Sweep to Quarterfinals

Farmington Hills Mercy tops Allen Park for regional championship

By: Student & Athlete

Farmington Hills Mercy swept Allen Park 3-0 to win the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 1 Region 5 volleyball championship on Thursday, Nov 9 at River Rouge. Mercy won the match 25-8, 25-11, and 25-13.

It was Mercy's first regional championship since 2019 when Marlins earned the Division 1 championship.

Mercy advances to face longtime Catholic High School League rival No. 4-ranked Bloomfield Hills Marian in the quarterfinals on Tuesday, Nov 14 at Dearborn. The two teams split four meetings during the regular season.

Mercy has dropped only one set in its five playoff matches.