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Faith Lutheran's girls volleyball team defeated Centennial 25-16, 25-14, 25-15 in the Class 5A Southern Region semifinals, securing a spot in the state tournament and advancing to the region championship against Bishop Gorman. The Crusaders, led by Abby Bunyan with 21 kills, took control early and maintained dominance throughout the match. Faith Lutheran (30-7) will face Bishop Gorman (31-6), which advanced after a 25-17, 25-16, 23-25, 25-16 win over Coronado. Both finalists qualify for the state tournament on Nov. 5-6 at UNR.
In Maine, Gorham's girls volleyball team defeated Thornton Academy 3-1 in the Class A semifinal, advancing to its fifth consecutive state final and fourth straight title match. The Rams (13-3) won the match with set scores of 25-23, 25-17, 14-25, 25-9, led by Abbie Stevens' 18 kills and Liana Edwards' 31 assists. Thornton Academy (12-4) ends its season after a second straight playoff loss to Gorham. The Rams will play for the state title after their most commanding win over the Trojans this season.
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