GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
Division 1
Xavier 3, Appleton North 1
APPLETON – The fourth-seeded Hawks got past the fifth-seeded Lightning in a highly competitive match, winning 27-29, 25-17, 25-18, 27-25.
It’s the third consecutive regional title for Xavier and the first in Division 1.
“Our girls played with so much intensity tonight. We are playing our best ball and I’m so proud of them,” Xavier coach Luke Herriges said.
Sydney Neilitz had 44 assists and 15 digs, Ali Tylinski had 19 digs and 14 kills, and Madison Daley had 19 kills for Xavier.
Other leaders for the Hawks were Jena Bunks with 12 digs and three aces, Elle Downs with five kills and six blocks, Rose Kendall with seven kills, Lexi Allen with six kills and six blocks, and Grace Hackl with 21 digs.
Xavier will play Kimberly in the sectional semifinal Thursday at Bay Port High School.
Xavier is now 26-15. Appleton North concludes its season with a record of 17-21.
Kaukauna 3, Green Bay Southwest 1
KAUKAUNA – The Ghosts defeated the Trojans in a four-set match that included a wild final set.