Bulldogs, Hawks spike into sectional finals

Corey Saathoff- November 5, 2019

*Waterloo sophomore outside hitter Paige Montgomery takes the court prior to Monday’s sectional win. (Corey Saathoff photo)*

The Waterloo and Gibault volleyball squads will both play for sectional championships Wednesday following victories on Monday night.

Hosting the Class 3A Waterloo Sectional, the Bulldogs (24-8-1) downed Charleston, 25-21, 25-23.

The Bulldogs will host Centralia in the sectional final at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

With a victory, Waterloo advances to Friday’s Taylorville Supersectional against the winner of the Mahomet Sectional (Rochester vs. Normal University High).

At the Class 1A Raymond Sectional, Gibault (27-10) defeated host Lincolnwood, 25-18, 25-18.

The Hawks will battle Greenfield at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

With a win, Gibault advances to Friday’s New Berlin Supersectional against the winner of the Athens Sectional (Athens vs. Lewistown).

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*The Gibault volleyball squad celebrates during Monday’s sectional win at Lincolnwood. (submitted photo)*

Corey Saathoff

Corey is the editor of the Republic-Times. He has worked at the newspaper since 2004, and currently resides in Columbia. He is also the principal singer-songwriter and plays guitar in St. Louis area country-rock band The Trophy Mules.