Top-ranked Mendon had no trouble with its first volleyball match of the 2013 postseason, ripping through Reading, 25-11, 25-16, 25-12, Tuesday night in the opening round of Class C district play in Bronson.
Jackie Friel served 10 aces and had nine digs, Alexis Russell finished with three aces and 10 kills and Loryn Baughman posted 27 assists and five digs. Danielle Parsons added five digs, Cierra Furlong had three assists, Brooke Howard registered 10 kills and a block, Jordan Van Oss chipped in seven kills and Megan Leighton had a block.
The Hornets improved to 44-7-2 overall and move on to the semifinals Thursday to take on Union City.