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Parkview blockers Sydney Waguespack (15) and Riley Hauck (10) go up to block the shot of St. Michael hitter Bella Johnston (12) onships at the location} on Thursday, November 14, 2024 in Lafayette, La..
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save It was a tale of two strikingly different endings for district rivals. Fifth-seeded Parkview Baptist swept No. 4 St.
Michael 3-0 in a Division III quarterfinal game played at the LHSAA State Volleyball tournament Thursday night at the Cajundome. A steady 25-17, 25-15, 25-17 victory puts the Eagles in the semifinals for the second straight year. A young lineup and late season injuries could have derailed PBS, but did not.
Meanwhile, St. Michael pondered what could have been. “This is the first time all of them have been together in their regular positions in about two weeks,” Parkview coach Allison Leake said.
“It took some time, but you could see things falling into place. “We told them before the match, we don’t need perfect, not need playable passing, serve-receive and defense. If we get that, our offense can take care of the rest.
” LSU signee Laurel Cassidy finished with 10 kills and nine digs for the Eagles (24-10), who advance to play top-seeded Hannan (31-6) at 11:50 a.m. on Court 1.
Jana Thymes added 10 kills and five blocks. Bella Bravata had six kills and Marielle Gary 11 assists for St. Michael, which sought a breakthrough to the semifinals efforts and a win over the Eagles, who had notched a 2-0 victory last month in the District 5 tourney final.
“This one is on us,” St. Michael coach Rob Smith said. “I told them we have been ready for this moment.
We've prepared. “We’re a good enough to be playing on Saturday. We did not put it out here today and it’s happened to us a couple of times.
We’re going to fix it.” But there were no fixes for the Warriors this time. The first set was close before the Eagles went on a 7-0 run.
PBS led 10-4 in the second set. A 6-1 Eagle run put the third set out of reach. HAYNES ACADEMY 3, UNIVERSITY 0: The sixth-seeded Cubs (29-6) lost in in their first LHSAA tourney appearance in seven years.
UHS coach Bonita Johnson viewed the 25-23, 25-11, 25-17 loss as building block for young team that has three seniors. “It was the first time anybody that court has been here,” Johnson said. “So, yes good experience and just to get a taste of it.
They’re going to want it more and more.” Senior Gracie Moore led the Cubs with 10 kills. Julianne Arruda had 13 assists.
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