The Coal City Middle School seventh grade volleyball team won the regional title Wednesday night in three sets—25-3, 19-25 and 25-14.
The tournament championship was hosted by Bourbonnais Elementary School and at the close of the match Coal City’s Marina Figge was recognized with the Illinois Elementary School Association [IESA] Sportsmanship pin, an award presented to players who demonstrate the highest level of sportsmanship and respect for others.
Leading the way for the Coalers on the court was Avery Male who served 17 points in a row during the first set to get the game started. She had a total of 21 points and 7 aces.
Marina Figge contributed 9 points and 6 aces; Emma D'Orazio had 6 points and 2 aces; Penny D'Arcy added 5 points and 1 ace; Darcie Ladas added 4 points and 2 aces, and 1 point and 1 ace was added by Liv Ferrari.
Darcie Ladas and Marina Figge led kills with 6 each. Ava Mills had 3, Emma D'Orazio had 2, and Liv Ferrari had 1. Ellie Grunwald and Ava Mills each had 1 block. Penny D'Arcy led digs with 4; Liv Ferrari, Marina Figge, and Avery Male each had 4, and Emma D'Orazio had 2. Avery Male had 18 setting assists.
The seventh grade team, led by Coach Gina Horrie, advances to the Sectional in Mahomet on Monday, March 4. The Coalers will play the winner of the game against Charleston and Champaign Edison.