Congratulations to the Chester-East Lincoln eighth-grade volleyball team for winning their sectional. The team beat Decatur Garfield Montessori 25-21, 25-10 to advance to the state tournament. The girls will play at Hartsburg-Emden High School on Saturday at 11:15 a.m. This is the second year this team has advanced to the Elite Eight. Their record is 17-5.

Pictured left to right, in front: Heather VanCleve and Brighton Robbins. Second row: Ashley Getchel, Katie Harris, Madi Ewald and Naomi Bailey. In back: assistant coach Ty Carlton, Taylor Walters, Jenna Irwin, Megan Jackson, Katlyn Hasprey, Kristin Engelhardt and head coach Tanya Conrady.

Picture supplied by Teresa Robbins

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