Carmen Nerison News Today

Six Gopher Conference schools advanced in Section or Subsection volleyball playoff competition Thursday. BA, Kenyon-Wanamingo, Hayfield, Medford, NRHEG, WEM.

Class 1A #4 ranked Bethlehem Academy defeated New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva in New Richland 3 sets to 1. The set score doesn't tell the whole story.

The Kenyon-Wanamingo Knighrs appeared to be in control of the 4th set on their way to a win at Bethlehem Academy last night before an amazing display of grit.

Top seed and #9 state ranked Bethlehem Academy will play #3 seed, #8 ranked Kenyon-Wanamingo Saturday for the Section 1A Title. The winner goes to state.

There are a number of area high school volleyball teams still dreaming of a MSHSL State Tournament berth. Faribault and Bethlehem Academy among them.

There are a number of area high school volleyball teams still dreaming of a MSHSL State Tournament berth. Faribault and Bethlehem Academy among them.

Section 1A top seed Faribault Bethlehem Academy had 20 ace serves in a 43 minute 30 second match Thursday. The Cardinals play Saturday morning in Rochester.

The Kenyon-Wanamingo Knights celebrated Senior Night Monday before the final regular season match against Zumbrota-Mazeppa. The Cougars won in 3 sets.

The Kenyon-Wanamingo volleyball team closed out their first Gopher Conference season with a 3-0 win over Triton in the Castle. Bethlehem Academy won in 5 sets.

It wasn't the prettiest match but Kenyon-Wanamingo survived five set points in the 4th set to win 3-1 over Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Monday night.