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Prep Volleyball: Lady Greyhounds return to defend Class 7A state crown

Two volleyball players on the court, one preparing to receive a serve and the other focused on the ball in play.
Ocean Springs libero Alden St. Amant (right) returns a shot as Lady Greyhound Layla Daley reacts vs. Brandon Monday night. (Photo by Bobby McDuffie)

By CURTIS ROCKWELL/Sports Director

OCEAN SPRINGS — Defending Class 7A state champion Ocean Springs will get a chance to defend its title.

The Lady Greyhounds turned back visiting Brandon in five exciting sets 3-2 (18-25, 25-20, 25-18, 19-25, 15-7) Monday night here at Hubbard Gymnasium on the OSHS campus in the Class 7A South State match-up.

The win moves head coach Christina Daigle’s OSHS squad to a solid 32-8 overall, and the Lady Greyhounds will advance on to face off with Lewisburg for the Class 7A state crown Thursday night at 6 p.m., in Clinton at A. E. Wood Coliseum on the campus of Mississippi College.

A volleyball player in action, crouching to receive a ball during a game. She is wearing a white top and blue sleeves, with a focused expression.
Maggie Noblitt of Ocean Springs digs out a shot vs. Brandon Monday night. (Photo by Bobby McDuffie)
A female volleyball player wearing a white and blue jersey and black shorts is diving to pass the ball during a game, with teammates and coaches in the background.
Layla Daley of Ocean Springs returns a shot vs. Brandon Monday night. (Photo by Bobby McDuffie)
A young female volleyball player in a purple jersey prepares to receive the ball, with determination on her face, as it approaches her hands.
Ocean Springs libero Alden St. Amant sets up a shot vs. Brandon Monday night. (Photo by Bobby McDuffie)
A volleyball player performs an underhand pass while receiving a serve, wearing a white jersey and black shorts.
Layla Daley of Ocean Springs returns a shot vs. Brandon Monday night. (Photo by Bobby McDuffie)

It marked the second straight season that OSHS knocked off Brandon for the South State title, as the Lady Bulldogs end their campaign at 27-12 overall.

Ocean Springs then went on last year to sweep Madison Central in the state finals capturing their first crown in program history.

“We have come such a long way as a team this year,” Daigle said. “Last night was a testament to the resilience and determination they have built over the course of the season. I am incredibly proud of the fight they showed to win that game. They are hungry for another State Title, and that was on full display in their performance last night. We are excited and so grateful for the opportunity to compete on that stage again this year to defend our title.”

A volleyball player diving on the court to make a save, stretching out her arms towards the approaching ball.
Zoe Bovastro of Ocean Springs goes low for a save vs. Brandon Monday night. (Photo by Bobby McDuffie)
A female volleyball player wearing a white top and black shorts is in a dynamic position to receive a volleyball, with her arms raised to make contact while others are seated in the background.
Maggie Noblitt of Ocean Springs sets up a shot vs. Brandon Monday night. (Photo by Bobby McDuffie)
A volleyball player in a blue uniform dives to receive the ball while another player watches attentively during a match.
Ocean Springs libero Alden St. Amant digs out a shot (left) as Lady Greyhound Maggie Noblitt reacts vs. Brandon Monday night. (Photo by Bobby McDuffie)
Two volleyball players jump to block a spike from an opposing player at the net.
Taylor Douglas (left) and Ryleigh Register of Ocean Springs defend against a shot at the net vs. Brandon Monday night. (Photo by Bobby McDuffie)

Layla Daley paced OSHS with 17 kills while both Taylor Douglas and Maggie Noblitt added 14 apiece. Jazlynn Johnson registered five total blocks and Douglas had three. Lady Greyhound Alden St Amant recorded an impressive 31 digs while Taylor Douglas chipped in 24 Assists, and  Baylor Edmiston had 27 assists and Douglas had 21.

On the North side, Lewisburg comes into the state finals with a 34-8 record after also surviving in five sets Monday night over Germantown.

A female volleyball player in action, receiving a serve during a game. She is wearing a white tank top and black shorts, with knee pads and blue arm sleeves.
Maggie Noblitt of Ocean Springs returns a shot vs. Brandon Monday night. (Photo by Bobby McDuffie)
A volleyball team celebrating enthusiastically on the court, with players jumping and raising their arms in excitement after scoring a point.
Ocean Springs head coach Christina Daigle reacts after a key point along with her players vs. Brandon Monday night. (Photo by Bobby McDuffie)
A volleyball player jumping to spike the ball, wearing a white jersey with the number 12 and black shorts, with another player in a light blue jersey number 10 in the foreground, in a crowded gymnasium.
Jazlynn Johnson of Ocean Springs stretches out for a kill as Lady Greyhound Baylor Edmiston reacts vs. Brandon Monday night. (Photo by Bobby McDuffie)
Two female volleyball players diving to save the ball during a game, with a visible volleyball in the air.
Zoe Bovastor (left) of Ocean Springs and Lady Greyhound Maggie Noblitt team up to save a shot vs. Brandon Monday night. (Photo by Bobby McDuffie)
A volleyball player jumps to serve the ball over the net during a game, while opponents prepare to block. Spectators are visible in the background.
Layla Daley of Ocean Springs leaps for a kill against a pair of Brandon defenders Monday night. (Photo by Bobby McDuffie)
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