Wahoo dropped the first set before winning the next two. Lutheran took advantage of some uncharacteristic Wahoo mistakes in the fourth set — it had six service errors and three net violations — to tie the match 2-2.
The opening set of Friday’s first Class C-1 semifinal didn’t go according to plan for Lincoln Lutheran. In fact, it went so poorly the Warriors thought about a lineup change — but after a debate in the huddle, they decided to stick with what brought them this far.
It was the best decision the team could’ve made.
Learn more about the grit the Warriors showed in the state semi final game by reading this article by Shea Carlson of the Lincoln Journal Star.
Lincoln Lutheran got some big swings from its hitters, including many from junior Marriah Buss, but it was one big momentum swing in the first set that fueled the No. 2 Warriors on Tuesday night.
Read the rest of the article by Clark Grell of the Lincoln Journal Star.
Lincoln Lutheran got to the final with ease, as the Warriors rolled to a 25-6, 25-10, 25-15 sweep over Raymond Central.
“We just needed to play at the high level of volleyball we are capable of,” Lincoln Lutheran coach Sue Ziegler said. “Now we just have to bring our A-game tomorrow night when we play Malcolm.”
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