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Prep Volleyball: Resurrection headed back to Class 1A state finals

A volleyball match in action with two players jumping at the net to hit the ball. One player in a blue jersey attempts to block from the left, while another player in a white jersey reaches over the net for a spike. Spectators are visible in the background.
Resurrection’s Mary Michael Miller taps a shot back at the net vs. Salem Monday night. (Photo by Destiny DeBuysere)

By CURTIS ROCKWELL/Sports Director

PASCAGOULA — Resurrection is headed back to the Class 1A state prep volleyball championship finals.

The Lady Eagles Swept visiting Salem 3-0 (25-9, 25-13, 25-16) Monday night for the South State title in the friendly confines of Murphy Gymnasium. It marks the first trip to the overall finals in four years for RCS.

A volleyball match in progress, featuring players on both sides of the net. One player is attempting to block a ball from crossing over, while teammates are positioned nearby, ready for the next play.
Resurrection’s Millie O’Brien goes up for the block at the net vs. Salem Monday night. (Photo by Destiny DeBuysere)
Two female volleyball players are competing at the net. One player in a blue jersey is attempting to block a volleyball while another player in a white jersey with a green design is poised to hit the ball. The gymnasium setting includes spectators in the background.
Resurrection’s Miranda Damian defends against a shot vs. Salem Monday night. (Photo by Destiny DeBuysere)
A volleyball game in progress with three players in action. Two players are preparing to receive a volleyball, while a third player looks on. The setting features a gym with spectators in the background.
Resurrection’s Caroline Pulley goes low for a dig vs. Salem Monday night. (Photo by Destiny DeBuysere)

The win moves head coach Kelly O’Brien Jordan’s RCS squad to a solid 21-7 overall, and the Lady Greyhounds will advance on to face off with Ingomar for the Class 1A state crown Friday at Noon in Clinton at A. E. Wood Coliseum on the campus of Mississippi College.

It marks the first trip to the overall finals for RCS in four years.

Resurrection got a game-high 17 kills from freshman Caroline Pulley in the win, while Millie O’Brien had eight kills and two blocks. Mary Michael Miller had 12 assists, 11 digs and two service aces, and Miranda Damian recorded 17 assists.

A volleyball player in a blue jersey is preparing to receive a ball during a match, with focused expression and arms positioned to make the play.
Resurrection’s Mary Michael Miller sets up a shot vs. Salem Monday night. (Photo by Destiny DeBuysere)
Two volleyball players in blue uniforms jumping to block a ball at the net, with a third player in green watching. The gymnasium is filled with spectators.
Resurrection’s Caroline Pulley (left) and Miranda Damian defend at the net vs. Salem Monday night. (Photo by Destiny DeBuysere)
A volleyball match in action, featuring two players at the net. One player is attempting to block a shot while the other is jumping to hit the ball. In the background, other team members are watching, and spectators are seated in the stands.
Resurrection’s Mary Miranda Damian goes up for a shot vs. Salem Monday night. (Photo by Destiny DeBuysere)

Salem ended the season at 25-6 with the loss.

On the North side, Ingomar comes into the state finals with a 25-7 record after also registering a clean 3-0 sweep over Tupleo Christian Prep Monday night.

This marks the seventh South State championship in the past 15 years for RCS. The Lady Eagles brought home the state title to Watts Ave., in Pascagoula in 2020.

A volleyball player in a blue jersey jumps to hit the volleyball over the net, while two opposing players in black and green watch attentively during a match.
Resurrection’s Caroline Pulley taps a shot back at the net vs. Salem Monday night. (Photo by Destiny DeBuysere)
Two volleyball players attempt to block a ball at the net during a match, with a third player positioned in the foreground ready to receive.
Resurrection’s Millie O’Brien (3) and Mary Michael Miller defend a shot at the net vs. Salem Monday night. (Photo by Destiny DeBuysere)
A female volleyball player wearing a light blue jersey and black shorts prepares to serve the ball, with spectators in the background.
Resurrection’s Mary Michael Miller sets up her serve vs. Salem Monday night. (Photo by Destiny DeBuysere)
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