Northumberland eliminates Lancaster, 3-2, in Region 1A semifinals

Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi

Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi

A return trip to the Class 1 tournament with the possibility of upsetting Middlesex after falling to them in the state semifinals last year was on the line for Lancaster in Claraville on Thursday, November 5. However, none of that was to be.

Addie George dives to pop up a short serve from Northumberland during the regional semifinal. Teammates Izzy Gill (5) and Rory Lally (1) rush in for support. Photo by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi

Instead, Northumberland guaranteed its spot in the state volleyball tournament, coming back from two sets down for a reverse sweep of Lancaster to win, 3-2, in a Region 1A semifinal.

The Lady Indians advanced to the regional championship, where they lost, 3-1, to Tidewater District champion Middlesex on Tuesday, November 10. Both the regional champion and runner-up advance to next week’s state tournament….

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