Dynasty continues for Philip Barbour spikers
Lady Colts earn 25th straight state tourney berth
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PHILIPPI -- Philip Barbour has built a dynasty with its volleyball program.
The Lady Colts added to that legacy on Wednesday night, defeating Lincoln in three sets (25-8, 25-9, 25-6) to capture the Class AA, Region II championship.
Coach Heather Halfin's squad now advances to the state tournament in Charleston for the 25th straight season -- a streak unheard of in today's high school ranks.
Philip Barbour now awaits the official state tournament pairings to learn its seed and first-round matchup.
The tournament will be held Tuesday through Thursday inside the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center.
The Lady Colts finished as state runner-ups last year and will be gunning for their eighth title under Halfin when play gets underway next week.
Also locking up state berths on Wednesday in Class AA were South Harrison and Charleston Catholic
In Class AAA, Region II action, Elkins fell to Lewis County, 3-1, in one final and Bridgeport advanced to states with a win over Hampshire.
John Marshall and Grafton earned state berths in Class AAA, Region I play.
Pendleton County handed Tucker County, which had defeated Pocahontas County to advance, a 3-1 setback to earn a trip to states in Class A, Region II play, while Cabell Midland defeated Buckhannon-Upshur in Class AAAA, South Region play last week to earn a trip to states.
Tygarts Valley was eliminated by Paw Paw in the Class A, Region II tourney.