District Watch: Volleyball – Lady Zizzers Face Unbeaten Helias for Final Four Berth
The Lady Zizzers are one win from the Class 4 Final Four.
After winning Tuesday’s district championship in five sets, West Plains will face Helias Catholic at 1 p.m. Saturday, October 31, in the state quarterfinals. The Lady Zizzers enter at 32–5–1; Helias is 33–0–1. www.mshsaa.org
District Champions—and Another Rematch Ahead
West Plains earned the Class 4 District 6 championship with three tournament victories: a sweep of McDonald County, a four-set win over Logan-Rogersville, and a five-set victory over Carl Junction. www.mshsaa.org
The championship win was especially meaningful after Carl Junction defeated West Plains in four sets October 15. The Lady Zizzers reversed that result when the district title was on the line. www.mshsaa.org
Saturday brings another rematch. Helias beat West Plains in two sets September 3 at the CMAC–OMC crossover tournament. Now the Lady Zizzers have an opportunity to change that result and advance to the state semifinals. www.mshsaa.org
The Challenge Ahead
Helias won the District 5 championship by sweeping Camdenton and Capital City before defeating Jefferson City in four sets. The Lady Crusaders have gone through the season without a match loss, with one tie on their record. www.mshsaa.org
West Plains has earned its place in this matchup with 32 victories and a district championship. The Lady Zizzers’ most recent win also showed they can finish a postseason match that goes the full five sets.
The September meeting gives Helias the head-to-head advantage. Tuesday’s victory over Carl Junction gives West Plains a recent reminder that a rematch can have a different outcome.
What to Watch Saturday
Watch how West Plains starts against a team it last faced nearly two months ago. Winning an early set would put the Lady Zizzers in a stronger position and give them something to build on throughout the match.
West Plains has already turned a strong regular season into a district championship. Saturday offers the chance to take that season one step further.
West Plains vs. Helias Catholic
Class 4 State Quarterfinal
Saturday, October 31 • 1 p.m.
Listen on 102.5 KDY or online at KKDY.com. ozarkradionews.com
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