Jaguars vs Clippers To Advance

Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa (BBE) seized control in the third and fourth sets to defeat Cleveland in four (25-22, 24-26, 25-14, 25-17), moving one step closer to the semifinals at the Minnesota girls state volleyball tournament. In Cleveland's first-ever state appearance, the youthful Clippers fought hard—especially in the second-set win and a spirited mid-fourth-set push—but could not hold out against the Jaguars' momentum, balanced attacking, and aggressive serving.   After splitting the opening sets—BBE taking the first 25-22 and Cleveland answering 26-24—the third set proved decisive. The Jaguars stormed out with six straight points, forced Cleveland into early timeouts, and rebuilt a commanding lead and didn't look back, closing 25-14. BBE's front-line pressure, highlighted by middle standout [player_tooltip player_id='845670' first='Kadynce' last='Haider'] and the Fischer duo (Kacey and Kamie), set the tone with blocks, quick kills, and aggressive serves.   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Players Who Shaped The Match</h2>    Thompson contributed defensive highlights and serve sequences that helped Cleveland stay within reach during most of the match. She contributed 21 digs, 4 assists, and was solid in serve receive. Thompson's defensive presence was crucial and definitely added to some high-intensity rallies.     Buckentine's reliable serving proved crucial to help close out the match in set 4. She recorded 5 digs in the match, but they came exactly when her team needed them. Buckentine was making quick reflex plays to help the rally point fall for the Jaguars.     The Fischer duo were electric on the pins. She tallied 19 kills and her late 4th set swings helped close out the match and send the Jaguars to the Semi-finals. Fischer delivered clutch kills from the right and left pins, especially during the third-set pull-away and late in the fourth set. She was simply fuel to their fire.     Haider's work in the middle repeatedly disrupted Cleveland's rhythm and put the Jaguars in scoring situations. She stayed discipline with her blocking and helped reassert the Jaguars control after the Clippers went on a run. Haider was always central to any momentum shift with her quick attacks out of the middle and reliable blocking. She repeatendly found seams in the block and was very efficient.     Flowers gave the Clippers stability from the end line with her serving. She was able to go on a couple of service runs and trim the deficit to five in the fourth set.     Kamie was another hot hand for BBE. She contributed well-timed serves, aggressive attacking from the pins, and block touches in pressure moments that kept Cleveland on its heels.     Sathoff's serving and calculated swings were crucial in the 2nd set and the mid-fourth set run. This attacker was impeccably placing the ball in every nook and cranny she could find on the BBE court. Sathoff was key in serve runs, smart tip placements, and steady confidence in the mid-fourth-set push.     The Clippers were led by McCabe's heavy arm to help rally from 7-17 to 13-18 in the 4th set. She also led her squad with resilience in her relentless attacks. McCabe was definitely the primary offensive weapon and she knew how to generate points from both back and front row while facing some talented blockers.     Dingmann made crucial plays at the net to help steady the Jaguars when it felt like their path might get a little rocky. She was executing important net plays during Cleveland's rally, including a momentum-stopping block at 19-13.    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">What's Next?</h2>   With the win, Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa advances to face Mayer Lutheran in the semi-finals.   For Cleveland, this debut state run—powered by a young roster with no seniors—showcased promise and resilience. Despite a bump in the road early on, the Clippers assembled a lengthy win streak to reach state, underscoring a program on the rise.   BBE's blend of seasoned serving, assertive middle play, and clutch hitting carried the squad against an energetic and adaptive Cleveland squad. The third set's authoritative swing set the stage; the fourth confirmed the Jaguars' maturity under pressure. As BBE moves forward, the poise shown in closing both the third and fourth sets suggests they will be a formidable opponents to take on Mayer Lutheran.

Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa (BBE) seized control in the third and fourth sets to defeat Cleveland in four (25-22, 24-26, 25-14, 25-17), moving one step closer to the semifinals at the Minnesota girls state volleyball tournament. In Cleveland's first-ever state appearance, the youthful Clippers fought hard—especially in the second-set win and a spirited mid-fourth-set push—but could not hold out against the Jaguars' momentum, balanced attacking, and aggressive serving.