MONROVIA — Southmont’s run in the state volleyball tournament came to an end Saturday at the 2A Monrovia Regional. The Mounties lost 3-0 against Heritage Christian.
Set scores were 18-25, 17-25, 19-25.
Mountie Ella Barry led her team with 16 kills and 12 digs.
Claire Peacock ended her senior season with 24 assists, six digs and two blocks.
Southmont entered the regional with a 10-game win streak. The Mounties ended with 19-11 record.
Despite the regional loss, Southmont veteran coach Erin Barry was pleased with her team.
“This season was great,” Barry said. “The team really peaked at the right time. They worked hard all season to get as far as they did. I’m proud of each and everyone of them.”
Mountie seniors included Peacock, Layla Shaw, Kadence Lewin and Makenzi Clate.
“Our four seniors were such an impact on our team and we will miss them next year,” Barry said.
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In other volleyball regional action, Covington had its season ended at the hands of Rossville by a 2-3 score. The Trojans won the first two sets but Rossville won the last three sets to win the championship at the Twin Lakes Regional.
Set scores were 25-23, 25-17, 18-25, 24-26, 19-21.
Covington’s two freshmen, Meredith Wright and Reagan Stonecipher, had 22 and 21 digs, respectively.
Wright also recorded three aces and 19 digs.
Covington’s season record ended at 31-4.
Tri-West, winners of the Crawfordsville 3A Sectional advanced in the Monrovia Regional. The Bruins won 3-0 with set scores of 9-25, 8-25, 13-25.
