LE ROY — Southern Coffey County High’s Lady Titans swept their way past a pair of Kansas Class 1A, Division II opponents on the volleyball court to earn a trip to the state tournament. OTHER AREA schools saw their volleyball seasons end Saturday. HOST MARMATON Valley won a match before bowing out of the Class 1A, Division I substate tournament.
The top-seeded Lady Titans breezed past Elk Valley in the semifinals 25-8, 25-9, then downed Chetopa in the championship match in straight sets, 25-12, 25-14.
“I am extremely proud of this group of girls,” SCC head coach Jeff True said. “We have had great leadership from the seniors, and all of the girls have stepped up and continued to work hard in practice to make themselves better. We are excited and looking forward to the opportunity.”
Sarah Webb led the way with 30 kills, while Carley Nelson had 24 assists. Breanna Isch was a perfect 41-of-41 serving.
“All of the girls played well,” True said. “It was a team effort.”
As a team, SCC was successful on 94 of 97 serves.
Southern Coffey County has earned the seventh seed in the state tournament and will play a series of matches Friday in pool play, at 8:30 a.m. against Argonia, 11:30 a.m. against Wilson and 12:30 p.m. against Weskan. The top pool teams will advance to the semifinals on Saturday.
Humboldt fell in the Class 3A substate tournament hosted by Fredonia.
The Lady Cubs lost to Wellsville 25-9, 25-15 in straight sets.
“We did not pass the ball very well,” Humboldt head coach Stephanie Splechter said. “We did not keep it on our side to get the offense going. It was a disappointing loss after a productive season.”
Sherrie Middleton led Humboldt with five kills, two blocks and a set assist. Kayle Riebel had five points, two kills and a block. Haley Riebel had four points, a kill and two digs. Breanna Kline had two kills, an assist and a dig. Anna Setter had six assists and a point.
Wellsville wound up winning the substate tourney and advances to the Class 3A state tournament Friday and Saturday in Salina.
The fourth-seeded Wildcats defeated fifth-seeded Olathe Heritage Christian Academy 25-15, 25-15 before falling to top-seeded and eventual tournament champion Waverly, 25-17, 25-7.
No individual statistics were available.
Waverly advances to the state tournament Friday and Saturday in Hays.
Yates Center traveled to Uniontown for Class 2A action, falling in two hotly contested sets to Seabury Academy of Lawrence, 25-20, 25-17.
Top-seeded Uniontown wound up as the substate champion and will participate Friday and Saturday in the state tournament in Emporia.
Lady Titans headed to state
