Jaquelin Robinson had 10 kills and seven digs for Durango, which advanced to meet Bishop Manogue in the second round of the state tournament Thursday.
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Jaylin Ellis had 15 kills and 13 digs on Friday to help host Durango’s girls volleyball team to a 25-12, 26-24, 21-25, 25-12 win over Centennial.
Hailey Carroll had 21 assists and 15 kills, and teammate Kyrie Lorfing supplied 23 assists, 10 kills and three aces to lead Faith Lutheran’s girls volleyball team to a 21-25, 25-15, 25-22, 25-20 home win over Centennial on Wednesday.
Sam Belnap had 38 assists and 14 digs to power Arbor View’s boys volleyball team to a 25-16, 25-18, 25-27, 25-16 win over visiting Bishop Gorman.
Durango High School is hosting the Durango Fall Classic this weekend for the 23rd consecutive year.
Clinging to a 24-23 lead in the final set, Palo Verde got a key dig from senior Ryan Vogelei, just before Jason Landman’s kill shot sailed wide for Durango to seal the Panthers’ 3-1 semifinal victory.
The spring signing period for NCAA Division I and II schools starts Wednesday, and, unlike most years, it is expected to be quiet locally.
Jasmine Buchanan had nine kills Monday to help host Cheyenne’s girls volleyball team to a 25-15, 20-25, 16-25, 25-15, 15-5 win over Western.
Madison Norr had six kills, seven aces, 10 assists and five digs Friday to help Desert Oasis’ girls volleyball team to a 25-14, 25-14, 19-25, 25-21 win over visiting Western.
Jacob West had four aces, including the match winner, to lead Arbor View’s boys volleyball team to a 27-25, 22-25, 22-25, 27-25, 15-11 victory over visiting Legacy on Thursday.