OWEN – The Spencer volleyball team dropped its Cloverbelt Conference East Division opener at Owen-Withee, falling the Blackhawks 25-21, 25-18, 25-21.
The Rockets had just 18 kills in the loss, seven coming from Shaelee Neitzel.
Carsee Neitzel had 22 digs and Zalexis Mannigel had 12 assists for Spencer.
Spencer will compete at the Auburndale Invitational on Saturday before playing a nonconference match at Stanley-Boyd on Tuesday.