Mount Pulaski VB wins 8th grade regional championship

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[March 08, 2024]   Congratulations to the 8th Grade Mount Pulaski Honeybears on their Class 2A Regional Championship!

Photo courtesy of Lisa Leonard
 

The Honeybears defeated Springfield Blessed Sacrament 25-23 and 25-18 to claim the regional championship in Springfield on Thursday night.

Blessed Sacrament was the defending state champion in 7th grade.

Great win, Honeybears!


Olivia Smith led Mount Pulaski with 15 kills. Ella Martin added 11 kills. That’s quite a duo of powerful hitters for Mount Pulaski.

Mariah Stone received the IESA Sportsmanship Award for the Honeybears.

Mount Pulaski (14-9) will play Decatur Montessori Academy for Peace (14-4) on Monday, March 11, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. for the sectional championship.

The game will be played at Decatur St. Teresa High School.

Mount Pulaski stats

Olivia Smith 15 kills 6 assists 1 block
Ella Martin 11 kills 13 assists
Elyssa Martin 6 digs 5 aces
Eva Leonard 7 digs

 

 

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