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FARMINGTON HILLS — Farmington Hills Mercy coach Loretta Vogel and her squad finally had a chance to catch their breath after Mercy (32-15-3) defeated Grand Rapids Forest Hills Northern in five sets at the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 1 State Championship Nov.
Farmington Hills Mercy wasn’t just attempting to secure its second volleyball state championship for itself on Saturday. The Marlins also were attempting to keep up an impressive streak for both the Catholic League and for Oakland County.
Down two sets in the final to Grand Rapids Forest Hills Northern, Mercy rallied to take the final three sets and win their second championship in program history, 13-25, 23-25, 25-21, 25-22, 15-12.
On Friday, Campbell Flynn’s play and presence lifted the Marlins while getting in the heads of the Clarkston Wolves, as she led Mercy to a 25-23, 25-13, 25-20 victory in the Division 1 semifinal at Kellogg Arena.
The Jags and Marlins squared off in a D1 regional final at River Rouge Thursday night.