1A quarterfinals
No. 4 seed Manila is going into uncharted territory during this tournament run. For the first time in over 15 year the Mustangs are advancing to the 1A semifinals where they will match up with No. 1 overall seed Valley.
“I told them before this match to just keep doing what we have been doing all season long, just keep playing hard, nothing touches our side of the net and to remember to always have fun.” said Manila head coach Devon Slaugh.
All three sets were fairly competitive. Having to fight for every point of this match was difficult but the Mustangs were up for it.
“I just had to remind them one point at a time, all the hard work goes a long way, remember to put constant pressure on them and you will reap the benefits.” said Slaugh.
The Mustangs are tabbed to play on Saturdays semifinal match at 10:30 a.m. at the Sevier Valley Center.
The No. 1 seed Valley continues to prove that they did earn their seeding after sweeping the No. 8 seed Rich in the quarterfinals on Friday night. But it did not come easily.