Niepagen leads Saints into Class 2A championship match at state volleyball

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NORMAL - Bloomington Central Catholic outside hitter Kampbell Niepagen yells instructions to a teammate during set two of her team's match against Timothy Christian at the IHSA Volleyball State Finals on Friday. Niepagen led all hitters with 13 kills, 2 aces, and a block in the Saints' 25-21, 25-16 win. BCC advanced to Saturday's title game against the winner of the second semifinal between Breese Central and El Paso-Gridley at around 1:15 PM. Below: Saints' Aubrey Campbell receives a serve from the Trojans. The 5'-8" senior was the target of 12 serves and contributed three digs in the victory.

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KEYWORDS: Illini Prairie Conference, IHSA State Volleyball, State Championship, Central Catholic, BCC Volleyball

Calhoun volleyball team advances to Class 1A championship game

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NORMAL - Above: Players from the Calhoun volleyball team celebrate their semifinal win over Cissna Park on Friday after their Class 1A state semifinal match at CEFCU Arena. The Warriors advance to the title game on Saturday agains Stockton after defeating the Timberwolves, 25-16, 25-23. Below: Sophomores Gabby Hurley and Lilly Pelletier (left) share their excitement learning their team will play for the state title in 24 hours.

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KEYWORDS: Hardin-Calhoun Volleyball, IHSA State Volleyball, State Championship, Cissna Park Volleyball


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