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After scoring point 25 in game four for the match win, the Lady Longhorns and their coaches erupt, knowing they’ve qualified for the district finals on Saturday. (Johnson Publications photo)

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Ashley Bubak gets under this dig in action against Gothenburg Tuesday. (Johnson Publications photo)

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Gisselle Acuna was a force at the net Tuesday. (Johnson Publications photo)

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Bryn McNair uses her height to an advantage as she gets the ball past this Gothenburg defender in Tuesday’s subdistrict final. (Johnson Publications photo)

Lady Longhorns headed to sub-state

Chase County, district opponent to meet at neutral site Saturday

    Chase County is just a match away from a state volleyball berth.
    A defeat of Gothenburg Tuesday night in North Platte in the C1-11 subdistrict final assured them of a spot in Saturday’s district, or sub-state, match.
    Pairings for the 16 teams who qualified for the sub-state  finals weren’t expected out until later Wednesday after this issue went to press.
    All 12 C1 subdistrict winners Tuesday night automatically advance to the sub-state match Saturday, in addition to the next four teams with the highest NSAA wildcard points.
    Chase County’s Gothenburg win Tuesday came in four games, 25-19, 25-18, 21-25 and 25-22.
    It was the first time in 16 outings Chase County had even lost a single set, after winning 15 straight matches without a set loss.
    Chase County never trailed in the first two sets Tuesday against Gothenburg, and had a commanding 8-0 start in game two.
    But, the Lady Swedes weren’t derailed, coming back to take the third set win. That match was tied three times early. After Gothenburg went up 6-5, they never trailed again. A late push by Chase County pulled them within three, 21-24, before Gothenburg put the final point across, winning 25-21.

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