Celtics repeat as STATE CHAMPS

CONGRATULATIONS to the Celtic Volleyball team for their 2008 Class 3 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. On Friday the Lady Celtics defeated St. Dominic's (25-12; 25-15), split with Logan-Rogersville (25-19; 24-26), and beat Ste. Genevieve (25-12; 25-9) to finish 5-1 in pool play. O'Hara faced Logan-Rogersville in the Championship match on Saturday and revenged their only tournament game loss by beating the Wildcats 25-19; 25-19 to claim the 2008 state title for the second year in a row. Tori Hurtt finished the tournament with 71 kills followed by Michala Boehm with 34. Lindsey Hanaway dished out 107 assists and Katie Huber led the defense with 49 digs as well as stellar passing. For their efforts, Hurtt and Boehm were chosen as First Team All-State selections. In addition, Hanaway and Huber received Second Team All-State honors. The Celtics finished the season with a 30-4-5 record and their fifth STATE CHAMPIONSHIP since 2002. (photo by Joan Thezan)

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Celtics Return to the Final Four

Congratulations to the Varsity Volleyball team for their return trip to the Class 3 State Championship tournament. The Celtics won their 7th consecutive District Championship before facing Platte County and Holden in the Sectional playoffs. O'Hara defeated Platte County 23-25, 25-18, 25-12 and then, Holden 25-20, 25-17 to advance to the Final Four for the fifth time in the last six years. O'Hara will compete at the 2008 Missouri Volleyball State Championship Tournament on Friday, November 7th and Saturday, November 8th at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City. The Celtics will play at 4:00, 6:00, and 8:00 p.m. on Friday against Logan-Rogersville, St. Dominic's, and Ste. Genevieve. Congratulations and good luck!

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