Five Players to watch in 1A Super Sectionals
Brian Gibboney
<p>Four teams will advance to the IHSA 1A State semifinals. Let's look at the matchups and the players to watch in those matches.</p>
<p><strong>At Bridgeport (Red Hill) SUPER-SECTIONAL</strong><br />
<strong>Norris City (N.C.-Omaha-Enfield) vs. Altamont, 7:00 pm</strong></p>
<p>Both teams did not make the Super-Sectional last year, but the team who did, St. Theresa, moved up to 3A. </p>
<p><strong>Emilee Bishop (2020, OH)</strong> tallied 230 kills on the season, 15 alone in the Nov. 4 Playoff match against Grayson. Expect her to lift N.C.-Omaha-Enfield to the state tournament.</p>
<p><strong>At Freeport (Aquin) Super-Sectional</strong><br />
<strong>Newark vs. Dakota, 7 PM</strong></p>
<p>In 2018, Newark were champs. It's hard to think they won't win, but don't count Dakota out. <br />
<strong>Tabytha Toelke (2021, 6'0, OH, Dakota) </strong>amassed 526 kills and she will need all that skill and quality teamwork to defeat Newark.</p>
<p><strong>Madi Malone (2021, 6'0, OH, Newark, Adversity VBC) </strong>a sought after junior prospect and an integral part of last year's state team, will be looked upon to lead the team to another trip to State.</p>
<p><strong>New Berlin Super-Sectional<br />
Athens vs. Greenfield [Coop] 6:00 PM</strong></p>
<p><strong>Greenfield </strong>was a Sectional finalist in 2018, but in 2019<strong>, Caroline Lendy (2020, 6'0, OH/MH, Athens) </strong>for <strong>Athens</strong> has 425 kills and looks to be tough to stop offensively for the Warriors. Greenfield needs to contain Lendy to secure a trip to states.</p>
<p><strong>Varna (Midland) Super-Sectional<br />
Glasford (Illini Bluffs) vs. Milford, 6:00 pm</strong></p>
<p><strong>Milford's Caley Mowrey (5'11, 2022, OH/MH) </strong>is an up-and-comer as a sophomore. She has 365 kills and a 368 hitting percentage. This sophomore could be a difference-maker come Friday.</p>
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