Hannah Bergemann leads the Topper volleyball team out on to the court to face St. Michael’s Lady Horsemen to open their season. The match was played Tuesday evening in Griffith Gymnasium. The Toppers played a strong game but were unable to overcome the strength of the Horsemen and lost all three sets 16-25, 18-25 and 18-25. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Angelina Passalacqua receives a serve as Raina Passalacqua backs her up. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Maddie Owen makes a diving attempt on a serve in the first set. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Hannah Bergemann bats the ball over the net in the first set. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Playing in the libero position, Gianna Benelli digs a serve in the second set. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Topper Mairen Hoch spikes the ball over Horsemen Mia Duran in the second set. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com