Hillsboro, St. Pius move on to Class 4 District 2 volleyball championship on KJFF

(Hillsboro) The Hillsboro Hawks and St. Pius Lancers have punched their ticket to a championship dance with victories in the Class 4 District 2 volleyball semifinals Monday night on KJFF.

Hillsboro started the night with a win in straight sets over the DeSoto Dragons.

The Hawks rolled in the first set and won 25-8 behind their outstanding group of veteran hitters.

Hillsboro won the next 2 sets 25-9 and 25-8.

Sophia Marchetti added a pair of aces to 4 kills and was our Applebee’s of Farmington Player of the Game.

Hawks head coach Erin Boss says that kind of contribution from players who don’t normally serve as well is a big boost.

In the second semifinal, St. Pius took the first set from North County 25-16, but the Raiders bounced back and won the second set 28-26.

Needing to find their rhythm, the Lancers turned to all-state outside hitter Kennedy Lane.

Lane finished with 22 kills and 2 aces on her way to Applebee’s of Farmington Player of the Game honors.

St. Pius won the last 2 sets 25-20 and 25-17

Lancers head coach Shannon Leftridge says it was what her hitters did on defense that ultimately put them over the top.

St. Pius improves to 18-8-3, while Hillsboro moves to 15-6.

The Hawks and Lancers will meet in the Class 4 District 2 championship match Wednesday night, with coverage beginning at 5:45 on AM 1400 KJFF.

To hear the full semifinal broadcasts again, click play below on either file.

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