Newberry volleyball advances to Final 4

BY HANK RONE

Newberry High School’s volleyball team, playing at home, swept Trenton this afternoon to win the Region 4-1A Championship 25-15, 25-18, 25-18. 

The Panthers had early leads in each set, with some great kills by senior Grace Oelrich, who had 13 kills and 4 blocks; senior Katie Oxer added 9 kills.  Junior Abby Pace played great defense with 16 digs and also had 5 aces.  Senior setter Sarah Miller dished out 28 assists and 6 aces. 

The Panthers punched their ticket to the State Championship Final 4 with the win. They will play Bell High School in Newberry on Saturday, November 7 at 2 p.m.,  with the winner advancing to the State Championship game in Ft. Myers on November 13 at 3 p.m.