Manteno and Wilmington meet in 2A volleyball final
Both teams won their semifinal matches Tuesday to set up a clash for the regional title on Thursday.
By Amanda Delgado ·
Manteno and Wilmington will play for the 2A Southland Prep Regional title on Thursday.
The Panthers beat host Southland 25-9 and 25-10 in Tuesday's semifinal. Makenna Laskowski recorded eight kills, two aces and two digs. Maddy Belisle contributed seven kills, two aces and four digs. Leah Donnelly had 13 assists, one ace and three digs.
Wilmington defeated Peotone 25-19 and 25-18 to earn its spot in the final. The Wildcats advance to face Manteno in the championship match.
In the 2A El Paso-Gridley Regional, Eureka ended Bishop McNamara's season with a 25-10 and 25-12 victory. Coach Annie Mitchell led the Fightin' Irish to a 14-10 record this year, improving on last season's 10-14 mark.
Watseka beat Woodland 25-14 and 25-21 in the 1A Iroquois West Regional. Avery Pufahl posted four aces, five kills and four digs. Addissen Ulitzch had nine digs and Liana Navas served 15 assists. Watseka will play Clifton Central on Thursday.
Clifton Central defeated Grace Christian Academy 25-10 and 25-10 to reach the 1A final. Gemma Sifrit had five kills, nine assists and four aces. Maddie Webb recorded three kills and Katelyn Schultz had six digs. Flannagan-Cornell also advanced in the 1A Milford Regional after beating St. Anne 25-23, 22-25 and 25-21.
Source: Shaw Local Lake County
