By Nathaniel Smith, Editor

In a fantastic showcase of talent, practice, determination and an exuberant amount of effort, the Eastern varsity volleyball team commanded the duration of not one, but two games on Saturday. The first being against Salem in the Semifinals, and the second against Crawford County in the Sectional Championship game.

In both October 19 games, Salem and Crawford County fought tooth and nail to try to secure a sectional win. But it just did not end up being enough, and Eastern finished out both games at a 3-0 overall score. Winning every single set they played, the lack of losses showed just how bad they wanted to take the trophy home. Between the two games, Crawford County had given them their most trouble; especially in the 3rd and final set. The Wolfpack clawed their way back just short of a turnaround. Finishing out the set at 25-21, they handed the victory to the Musketeers.

Having just been crowned the Sectional Champions, Eastern has just a few more days of rest and practice before the first round of the State Championship Tournament on October 26.

The Musketeers are scheduled to oppose Barr-Reeve in Mitchell at 1 p.m. The winner will then go on to play the victor of the Winchester Community vs. Parke Heritage game on November 2. The time and location is still to be announced.

Come support your Eastern Musketeers as they strive for a State Championship!

Photos by Nathaniel Smith.