Photos: Salpointe Catholic takes down Flagstaff, earns spot in state title match
Salpointe advances to the championship match after dropping Flagstaff at home 3-0 in the 4A state volleyball playoffs at Salpointe, Tucson, Ariz., November 19, 2020.
Salpointe vs Flagstaff 4A State Volleyball
Salpointe's Andrea Owens (13) slashes a spike past Flagstaff's Bridget Bond (5) in the opening match of their state 4A volleyball playoff game at Salpointe High School, Tucson, Ariz., November 19, 2020.
Salpointe vs Flagstaff 4A State Volleyball
Salpointe's Meena Moore (6) touches the school's logo at mid-court as the starters are introduced for their state 4A playoff game against Flagstaff at Salpointe High School, Tucson, Ariz., November 19, 2020.
Salpointe vs Flagstaff 4A State Volleyball
Salpointe's Leah Palomares (17), left, and Francesca Pieroni (12) come together to defend against a Flagstaff spike in the first match of their state 4A volleyball playoff game at Salpointe High School, Tucson, Ariz., November 19, 2020.
Salpointe vs Flagstaff 4A State Volleyball
Senior Frankie Pieroni leads Salpointe into Thursday's state semifinals.
Salpointe vs Flagstaff 4A State Volleyball
Salpointe's Bianca DeVitis (1) skids across the floor but can't defend the spike in the final match of the Lancers' 3-0 win against Flagstaff in their state 4A volleyball playoff game at Salpointe High School, Tucson, Ariz., November 19, 2020.
Salpointe vs Flagstaff 4A State Volleyball
Salpointe’s Rylen Bourguet tracks back to dig a Flagstaff attack in the third match of their state 4A volleyball playoff game at Salpointe High School on Nov. 19, 2020.
Salpointe vs Flagstaff 4A State Volleyball
Salpointe's Leah Palomares (17) attempts to dink the ball over the Flagstaff defenders in the last match of their state 4A volleyball playoff game at Salpointe High School, Tucson, Ariz., November 19, 2020.
Salpointe vs Flagstaff 4A State Volleyball
Salpointe's Brandy Kishbaugh (4) goes back-to-net to get to a Flagstaff attack in the third match of their state 4A volleyball playoff game at Salpointe High School, Tucson, Ariz., November 19, 2020.
Salpointe vs Flagstaff 4A State Volleyball
Salpointe's Emma Hugeback (16) has a moment of celebration after slamming home the spike to end the night with a 3-0 Lancer win against Flagstaff in their state 4A volleyball playoff game at Salpointe High School, Tucson, Ariz., November 19, 2020.
Salpointe vs Flagstaff 4A State Volleyball
Flagstaff's head coach Beth Haglin goes mask down for a moment while laughing with her players in the first match of their state 4A volleyball playoff game at Salpointe High School, Tucson, Ariz., November 19, 2020.
Salpointe vs Flagstaff 4A State Volleyball
Salpointe's Brandy Kishbaugh (4) sets for a Lancer attack against Flagstaff in their state 4A volleyball playoff game at Salpointe High School, Tucson, Ariz., November 19, 2020.
Salpointe vs Flagstaff 4A State Volleyball
Salpointe's Leah Palomares (17) drinks over Flagstaff's Berlynn Fowler (19) in the first match of their state 4A volleyball playoff game at Salpointe High School, Tucson, Ariz., November 19, 2020.
Salpointe vs Flagstaff 4A State Volleyball
Salpointe's head coach Heather Moore-Martin rallies her players during a time out against Flagstaff's in the second match of their state 4A volleyball playoff game at Salpointe High School, Tucson, Ariz., November 19, 2020.
Salpointe vs Flagstaff 4A State Volleyball
Salpointe's Meena Moore (6) can't get to a Flagstaff's attack in the third match of their state 4A volleyball playoff game at Salpointe High School, Tucson, Ariz., November 19, 2020.
Salpointe vs Flagstaff 4A State Volleyball
Salpointe's Andrea Owens (13) gets off a spike between two Flagstaff defenders at the net in their state 4A volleyball playoff game at Salpointe High School, Tucson, Ariz., November 19, 2020.
Kelly Presnell
Photojournalist
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