3-A STATE VOLLEYBALL CHAMPS AGAIN

On November 6th, the Archbishop O'Hara High School volleyball team won the 3A MISSOURI STATE CHAMPIONSHIP for the fourth year in a row. _____ By scores of 25-13 and 25-21, the Celtics outplayed Saint Francis Borgia for the title. ______ The team was led by aggressive offensive shots by Tori Hurtt and Michala Boehm, persistent setups by Lindsey Hanaway, and crisp passings and defensive digs by Janell Jordan, Annie Mahlberg, McKenzie Roberts, and Madison Clark. _____ In the first game, after an early 2-2 score, the Celtics pulled ahead by five at 8-3, then by nine at 14-5, and maintained the lead up to the twelve point victory. _____ The second and deciding game was more competitive with the score tied nine different times. _____ The last time the teams were deadlocked was at 20-20. ______ Following a timeout when Coach Lori Hanaway spelled out the strategy, the team reached the 25 point mark while holding ND to one tally.