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Prep Volleyball: OLA looks for 19th state title in Clinton Friday morning

A group of six female volleyball players poses together on a gym floor, each holding volleyballs and bouquets of flowers, celebrating a special event.
These six senior OLA volleyball players are aiming for their fifth straight state championship on the hardwood this week. Pictured are Leah Laporte, Lily Amacker, Madeline Piazza, Madeline Plauche, Mackenzie Knobloch and Kaylin Kinniburgh. (Facebook photo/OLA)

By CURTIS ROCKWELL/Sports Director

BAY ST. LOUIS — 19 anyone?

The Our Lady Academy prep volleyball team is playing for its 19th overall state championship Friday morning.

The Crescents thumped visiting Presbyterian Christian 3-0 (25-17, 25-19,25-8) Monday night in the Class 2A South State championship match-up. OLA now moves on to defend its state title from last year, as veteran head coach Mike Meyers’ program sits at a solid 30-10 overall so far.

A female volleyball player in a black jersey with the number 23 jumps to set the ball during a match, with spectators in the background.
OLA’s Krissi Pavolini sets up a shot for the Crescents. (Photo by Allan Ritter)
A female volleyball player in a white jersey with the number 6 is in a ready position on the court, focusing intently. In the background, a coach stands with a blue shirt and watch, observing the game.
OLA libero Mackenzie Knobloch gets set for a play for the Crescents. (Photo by Allan Ritter)

The win moves OLA on to face off with Kossuth for the Class 3A state crown Friday morning at 10 a.m., in Clinton at A. E. Wood Coliseum on the campus of Mississippi College. The Crescents are aiming for their fifth straight state title.

Last season, the Crescents captured their 18th overall state title, sweeping past Alcorn Central 3-0 (25-12, 25-14, 25-22) also in Clinton at A. E. Wood Coliseum on the campus of Mississippi College

OLA got a match-high 19 kills from junior, mult-sport versatile standout Taylor Henley in the win Monday night, while Lola Haas added 10 kills. Both Henley and Krissi Pavolini had two service aces apiece, while Henley added a pair of blocks. Both Henley and Madeline Piazza recorded 13 digs each, while Pavolini registered a match-high 23 assists and Kaylin Kinniburgh notced 12 assists also.

A basketball coach instructing players on the court, wearing a maroon polo shirt, gesturing with his hands.
Veteran OLA head coach Mike Meyers has directed his Crescents back to the overall state championship round. (Photo by Steve Coleman)
A group of female volleyball players celebrating excitedly on the court, wearing matching black uniforms with pink ribbons in their hair.
OLA players react after a key point for the Crescents. (Photo by Steve Coleman)

It marked the third time this season that OLA knocked off its Region 8-3A rival PCS. The Lady Bobcats finish up the season at 22-12 overall.

On the North side, Kossuth comes into the state finals with an impressive 30-4 mark after the Lady Aggies also registered a clean 3-0 sweep over Belmont Monday night.

A volleyball player in a black jersey with the number 7 prepares to set the ball during a game.
OLA junior, mult-sport versatile standout Taylor Henley sets up a shot in last year’s state championship match-up at A.E. Wood Coliseum in Clinton on the campus of Mississippi College. (Photo by Steve Coleman)
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