The Martin County West volleyball team ended an era the right way in Trimont on Thursday with yet another sweep in the Section 2A Tournament.
Dan “The Mule” Swoboda had the call of the latest Mavericks win over United South Central on Xtreme.
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The Mavericks took the match by set scores of 25-17, 25-21, and 25-22 over the Rebels.
Maddie Carlson led MCW with nine kills and added five digs. Ida Rohman led the team with 26 set assists while adding 11 digs and three kills. Rowan Faber had a team-high 15 digs plus four set assists. Bailey Larson took part in four blocks to go with seven kills and four digs.
Brynlee Haukoos collected eight kills and seven digs. Jaylee Hanson matched Carlson with a pair ace serves while adding six kills and three digs. Giana Chase had four kills and three digs. Lillie Schultz had a pair of digs.
The Section 2A Tournament semifinals feature the top four seeds in the bracket.
The 24-2 Mavericks move on to the section semifinal round against Sleepy Eye St. Mary’s. The 23-4-1 Knights set up that match with their own home sweep of Cedar Mountain. MCW extended a four-match winning streak and advanced to two wins away from going to the State Tournament for the first time since 2014. The Knights ended the Mavericks season in St. Peter last year.
Monday’s coverage from St. Peter High School begins at around 7:30 p.m. with the first serve scheduled for 7:45 p.m. on Xtreme.
Cleveland and BOLD will play in the other semifinal. The fifth-ranked Clippers are 29-2 after sweeping Nicollet. The Warriors are 17-12 overall after taking down Mankato Loyola in four sets. That first serve is at 6:00 p.m. on Monday in St. Peter.
The Section 2A championship match is Thursday, November 5, at 6:00 p.m. inside St. Peter High School.
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