Ticket Punched! Northwest Volleyball Headed To State

(Grand Island, NE) - The Northwest Viking volleyball team punched its ticket to the state tournament on Saturday, defeating the Adams Central Patriots in straight sets to claim the Class B District 4 championship, 25-18, 25-20, 25-19. This was the fourth time this season that the Vikings defeated the Patriots. 

Northwest was led by Elli Payne with 18 kills. Ava Janulewicz had 13 kills. Halle Rice had 15 digs, and Janulewicz had 16 digs. Kenna Bowman finished her final match at home with 37 set assists. 

Northwest is now 32-3 on the season and will play Omaha Skutt Catholic (26-11) on Wednesday, November 4th at Pinnacle Bank Arena at 11:00 am. Listen to the action live on 103.1 FM & 1031kjcountry.com. 

Other first-round matchups include. Norris vs. York. Waverly vs. Lincoln Pius X. Gretna vs. Gering. 

All Classes Bracket - HERE