Sixth‑seeded Southern Lee defeats No. 11 Gray’s Creek 3‑2 in the NCHSAA 6A East volleyball second round, extending its postseason run.
Sixth‑seeded Southern Lee Cavaliers edged No. 11 Gray’s Creek 3‑2 in the second round of the NCHSAA 6A East volleyball state playoffs on Tuesday night. The match went the distance, with set scores 22‑25, 25‑20, 19‑25, 25‑15 and 15‑12.
The Cavaliers rallied after early setbacks, a comeback the team described as a test of mental toughness, and the victory keeps their postseason campaign alive.
The win positions Southern Lee for a potential quarterfinal slot as the playoffs progress.
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Peyton Gray delivered 20 pitches at pre-injury speed on Saturday, prompting manager Skip Schumaker to say the Rangers are close to regaining a vital bullpen piece for their playoff drive.
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Week 3 of Southern Illinois high school football remains heavy on nonconference matchups across the River-to-River, South Seven and Cahokia conferences, with the Black Diamond Conference the lone league playing intra-conference games. West Frankfort at Chester is the marquee Friday night fixture.