5A Northern League Championship: Who’s Taking the Trophy?🏆

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepdig.com/subscribe/"><strong><em><mark class="has-inline-color has-primary-color">Click Here to <mark>Subscribe</mark></mark></em></strong><mark>–</mark></a>&nbsp;Get 30% off w/code: Bryant30 for FULL ACCESS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 5A Northern League Championship is set!&nbsp; <strong>Reno </strong>and <strong>Bishop Manogue</strong> will face off on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Reno High School. Reno finished league play in first place, while Bishop Manogue secured second, earning both teams a first-round bye in the playoffs. They both won their opening matches last night, advancing to the championship. <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zK8uzKCFkIln54IlEc0PD-sBVDJA5kMa4Xs_b_L33m0/edit?usp=sharing">Grab a free bracket here</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Reno (14-2) suffered their only losses this season to Galena and, coincidentally, to Bishop Manogue during league play. This season's performance was more than enough to crown the Huskies as the 2024 5A Northern League Champions. Bishop Manogue (12-2) wrapped up their season in second place, just behind Reno. The two teams split their regular-season matchups, each winning on their home court. With the championship match taking place at Reno, the Huskies will look to defend their home court for the trophy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Reno's Last Matchup Recap vs Carson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":713526,"width":"493px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/10/reno-volleyball.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-713526" style="width:493px;height:auto" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: @ransonphotos/IG</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In Reno's recent playoff showdown against Carson, [player_tooltip player_id='729390' first='Danica' last='Sullivan'], [player_tooltip player_id='724523' first='Payton' last='Finley'], and Madeleine Silverman each delivered an impressive 7 kills, while [player_tooltip player_id='724527' first='Kenslie' last='Warmbrodt'] added another 5 to the tally. Warmbrodt also recorded 11 assists, and junior [player_tooltip player_id='724520' first='Morgan' last='Brenner'] notched 13 assists along with 3 aces. The back row was well-protected by [player_tooltip player_id='544978' first='Bhavisha' last='Patil'] and [player_tooltip player_id='724523' first='Payton' last='Finley'], who both recorded 15 digs, showcasing their defensive skills. This outstanding team effort propelled Reno to a commanding victory over Carson in three straight sets.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Reno Players To Watch - Season Stats</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='724523' first='Payton' last='Finley'] - 162 kills, 53 aces, 240 digs</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='548059' first='Lily' last='Houston'] - .342 hitting %, 63 blocks, 129 kills</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='544978' first='Bhavisha' last='Patil'] - 213 digs</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Madeleine Silverman - 137 digs</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='724520' first='Morgan' last='Brenner'] - 356 assists, 31 aces</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='724527' first='Kenslie' last='Warmbrodt'] - 237 assists, 59 blocks</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='729390' first='Danica' last='Sullivan'] - 146 kills</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Reagan Hollinger - 30 aces</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Maddy Klaich - 42 blocks</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bishop Manogue's Last Matchup Recap vs McQueen</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":663909,"width":"490px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/09/Untitled-design-2.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-663909" style="width:490px;height:auto" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: lilybeckwithvolleyball/IG</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bishop Manogue defended their home court last night in their third matchup of the season against McQueen, having already claimed victory in their previous two meetings. While final stats are still pending,&nbsp; checkout<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/nv/reno/bishop-manogue-miners/volleyball/media/videos/?videoid=27ff347b-1b36-4a92-99cf-aac66e0d38bb"><strong>this recap video</strong></a><strong> </strong>highlighting standout performances from players [player_tooltip player_id='532710' first='Lily' last='Beckwith'], [player_tooltip player_id='543090' first='Pamela' last='Jonovic'], Kaetlie Harris, Skylar Walker, and Crystal Paulter, who excelled in various skill categories. [player_tooltip player_id='532710' first='Lily' last='Beckwith'] was particularly versatile, contributing with kills, aces, and blocks. Blocking was crucial for the team, as nearly everyone in the front row registered at least one. After losing the first set, Bishop Manogue regrouped and went on to win the next three sets, securing a 3-1 victory.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bishop Manogue Top Performers - Season Stats</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='532710' first='Lily' last='Beckwith'] - 181 kills, 150 digs, 47 aces, 23 blocks,&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='543090' first='Pamela' last='Jonovic'] - 546 assists, 118 digs,&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Kaetlie Harris - 138 kills, 28 aces, .229 hitting %</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='532706' first='Audrey' last='Sutherland'] - 125 kills</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Crystal Paulter - .254 hitting %</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Skylar Walker - 27 blocks, 42 kills</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Gia Jimenez - 22 blocks, 33 kills</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='532707' first='Eva' last='Knudsen'] -&nbsp; 115 digs, 40 aces,&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Sofia Jeferian - 43 kills, 111 digs</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Here are both teams stacked up against each other</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table {"className":"is-style-stripes"} --> <figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th>Category</th><th>Reno</th><th>Bishop Manogue</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Kills</strong></td><td>726</td><td>673</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Total Blocks</strong></td><td>172</td><td>82</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Serving Aces</strong></td><td>208</td><td>177</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Digs</strong></td><td>1138</td><td>725</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Assists</strong></td><td>634</td><td>637</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Receptions</strong></td><td>1203</td><td>961</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">So, who will win the championship?&nbsp;</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Champion🏆 - Reno Huskies</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>I'm taking Reno to win the 5A Northern League Championship.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bishop Manogue will need to play the best defense of the season if they want to beat Reno in this championship match. That means big blocks and some key digs. However, Reno is on a mission after easily winning their first match in the playoffs. As we mentioned earlier, the teams split wins this season and Reno has an advantage playing at home. I do think Bishop Manogue is going to put up a great fight and this match could go to 5 sets. Just to throw it out there, Manogue has a much higher win percentage in the 5th set compared to Reno 👀.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Regardless of who wins, both Reno and Bishop Manogue will participate in the 5A State Playoffs vs the winner and runner up of the 5A Southern Region championship on November 8-9 at Spanish Springs High School.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>The </em><strong><em>winner </em></strong><em>of the Reno/Bishop Manogue match will play the runner up of the 5A Southern region.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>The </em><strong><em>runner up</em></strong><em> of the Reno/Bishop Manogue match will play the winner of the 5A Southern Region.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Although there can only be one winner, best of luck to both teams!</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><em>Three Ways To Gain Exposure with Prepdig</em></strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Follow/Tag us in your videos on Instagram and Twitter (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/prepdignv">@prepdignv</a>)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Attend our upcoming Top 250 Showcase. 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