The Marais des Cygnes Valley High School volleyball team bounced back from an opening-match setback to secure a spot in the Class 1A Division II state tournament semifinals at White Auditorium on Friday.
After dropping their tournament opener 25-20, 25-20 to Cheylin, the Lady Trojans responded with back-to-back victories in pool play. MdCV first fought past Hodgeman County in a tight two-set match, 26-24, 25-17, to keep their postseason run alive.
They capped off the day with a decisive sweep of Ingalls, taking the match 25-18, 25-17.
With a 2-1 record in pool play, the Lady Trojans advance to Saturday’s bracket play. MdCV will return to Slaymaker Court at 9 a.m. for the semifinal round against Hanover.
