North Bend Central tops Wayne in C1-4 District Final to earn return trip to State

West Point-For the 2nd straight year, the North Bend Central Volleyball Team is headed to the State Tournament as the Tigers swept Wayne 3-0 in the C1-4 District Final at West Point-Beemer High School Saturday afternoon.

The Tigers won set one 25-17, set two 25-22, and took set three 25-17 after falling behind 6-1 in the set.

West Virginia Commit Kristin Lux had a match-high 14 kills for North Bend Central while Lauren Emanuel posted 11. Brooke Fredrickson and Megan Ortmeier notched 7 apiece.

Awesome match from the Tigers. North Bend Central was true to form.

30-1 North Bend Central takes on 28-3 Malcolm in the 1st round of State at Lincoln North Star Thursday afternoon. North Bend Central Head Coach Amy Sterup says the two squads are all too familiar with one another. "We played Malcolm before actually. Our first year of playing them was last year. And we lost to them to give us our first loss. And this year we played them and we won so we're tied 1 and 1 if you count last year so it's going to be a good game."

The Tigers topped the Clippers 3-0 at home on September 28th.

Both teams are making their 2nd straight state tournament appearance.

I think North Bend Central has a chance to win this match fairly easily again.

I look for the Tigers to come out and play well, and show why they are one of the best if not the best teams in the State in Class C-1 in this state tournament.

I really think North Bend Central has a legit shot to win the whole thing.

This is a huge stage for Kristin Lux and Brooke Fredrickson, and others.

The Tigers have to come out on fire and ready to go.

There can't be any hesitation or tenseness from North Bend Central whatsoever. The Tigers have to come out ready to dominate and take care of business Thursday afternoon. North Bend Central has to let it rip.

I look for North Bend Central to win this match 3-0 or 3-1. I don't see it going five, and I don't see the Tigers losing.

I truly believe this Tiger team is legit and the real deal, and they have had a great season, and have proven they are a great team and a force to be reckoned with.

This is these seniors' last chance at winning state and bringing home a state title to North Bend Central.

The Tigers have had one of the best if not the best seasons in school history, and now it's a matter of going out there and putting on a showcase at state.

I think North Bend Central can beat anyone they play in this tournament, and could potentially meet GICC in the State Championship on Saturday.

I really think the Tigers have what it takes to get to the State Championship Match on Saturday and bring home a state title.

North Bend Central has to take things one point, one set, and one match at a time, but if the Tigers do that they should be just fine.

First serve is slated for 3:30 p.m., and the match can be heard on 107.9 the Bull.