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Prep Volleyball: OLA, Bay, Pass, RCS and St. Patrick all open state playoffs with sweeps

A volleyball player in a black uniform prepares to pass a volleyball during a game, with teammates seated in the background.
OLA’s Lola Haas returns a serve in recent action. The Crescents began defense of their Class 3A state title with a sweep Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Allan Ritter)

By Sam Staff/Sports Writer

BAY ST. LOUIS — Defending Class 3A state champion Our Lady Academy opened defense of its title in fine fashion Saturday afternoon.

The Crescents dispatched visiting Magee 3-0 (25-1, 25-6, 25-2) in the opening round of the South State playoffs.

The decision moves OLA to a solid 27-10 overall on the season. The Crescents will also be at home on Tuesday in round two.

Two female volleyball players in action during a game, one preparing to receive a ball while the other is positioned behind her, with spectators in the background.
OLA’s Lola Haas gets low to make a play on a ball in recent action as Crescent Zoey Alonso reacts. The Crescents began defense of their Class 3A state title with a sweep Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Allan Ritter)
A volleyball player jumping to spike the ball during a match in a gymnasium, with spectators in the background and championship banners hanging on the walls.
OLA’s Krissi Pavolini stretches out to return a shot in recent action. The Crescents began defense of their Class 3A state title with a sweep Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Allan Ritter)
A volleyball player prepares to set the ball during a match in a gymnasium, with spectators in the background.
OLA’s Kaylin Kinniburgh sets up a shot for Krissi Pavolini in recent action. The Crescents began defense of their Class 3A state title with a sweep Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Allan Ritter)

Versatile junior standout Taylor Henley led OLA with a match-high 14 kills in the winning effort, while Krissi Pavolini added a match-high 23 assists. Kaylin Kinniburgh had 11 aces and 10 assists as well. Madeline Piazza chipped in four digs.

Elsewhere in Class 3A South State opening round playoff action, St. Patrick went on the road and swept past 3-0.

In Class 1A, home-standing Resurrection swept South Delta 3-0 to move to 17-7 overall.

A volleyball player leaps to hit the ball during a game, with teammates and spectators in the background. The gym is decorated with championship banners and volleyball posters.
OLA’s Krissi Pavolini raises up for a kill shot in recent action. The Crescents began defense of their Class 3A state title with a sweep Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Allan Ritter)
A volleyball player in black attire jumps to spike the ball during a match, with spectators in the background and championship banners displayed on the wall.
OLA’s Zoey Bever makes a play on the ball in recent action. The Crescents began defense of their Class 3A state title with a sweep Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Allan Ritter)
A volleyball team composed of young female athletes in black uniforms with pink bows, gathered around their coach during a team huddle in a gymnasium.
OLA head coach Mike Myers gathers his Crescents around Krissi in recent action. The Crescents began defense of their Class 3A state title with a sweep Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Allan Ritter)

And, in the Class 4A South State playoffs, Pass Christian swept past visiting Raymond 25-13, 25-8, 25-7. The Lady Pirates move to 21-5 overall with the decision.

And, just across the Bay bridge, home-standing Bay High dumped Richland 3-0 (25-5, 25-7, 25-9).

In Poplarville, West Lauderdale ended the season for the Lady Hornets 3-1

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