Calhoun volleyball team advances to Class 1A championship game

Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks

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.

Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks

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

Stockton Lady Blackhawks advance to Class 1A volleyball title game

Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks

Stockton's Taylor Hess and Anna Blair celebrate their team's semifinal victory over small school powerhouse Hartsburg-Emden at the IHSA Volleyball State Finals on Friday. The Lady Blackhawks advanced to the title game against the Calhoun Warriors after winning, 12-25, 25-20, 25-21.

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KEYWORDS: Hartsburg-Emden Volleyball, IHSA State Volleyball, State Championship, Stockton Volleyball

Hartsburg-Emden falls in three in state semifinal match, Stags to play for third

Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks

NORMAL - Hartsburg-Emden's Ellie Klokkenga concentrates on passing the ball to the front row during set three of their Class 1A semifinal game against Stockton at the CEFCU Arena on Friday. The Stags came out on fire winning the first set 25-12. Later, the Lady Blackhawks adjusted their offensive strategy to rally back, winning the next two sets 25-20, 25-21. Klokkenga and the Stags advance to the third place game with the loser of the second semifinal between Calhon and Cissna Park on Saturday at 9 am.

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KEYWORDS: Hartsburg-Emden Volleyball, IHSA State Volleyball, State Championship, Stockton Volleyball