EMPORIA — Humboldt High’s first appearance at the Class 3A State Volleyball Tournament will not extend to a second day.
The Lady Cubs dropped three matches in pool play Friday at Emporia’s White Auditorium, falling short of today’s medal round.
Humboldt opened the tournament with a straight-set loss to Thomas More Prep-Marian, the top-ranked Class 3A squad in the state, 25-19, 25-17.
Next up was Silver Lake. After dropping a nailbiter in the opening set, 25-22, Humboldt saw its chances to advance erased in the second set, 25-8.
Humboldt’s final match of the day was against Hesston, which had already secured a berth in today’s medal round. Hesston prevailed, 25-22, 25-10.
The loss ended the high school careers for three Humboldt seniors, Kira McReynolds, Tilar Wells and Annalise Whitcomb.
More photos are on the Register’s Facebook page. A full report from Friday’s matches will be in Monday’s paper.
