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Dwight wins first volleyball regional title since 2009: The Times Thursday Roundup

Sandwich and Fieldcrest end season in regional finals

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Dwight d. Gardner-South Wilmington 28-26, 25-23: In the championship of the Class 1A Dwight Regional, the No. 3-seeded Trojans topped the No. 2-seeded Panthers for a first regional title since 2009.

Dwight (19-15) now advances to Tuesday’s 7:30 p.m. semifinal of the Watseka Sectional against top-seeded Cissna Park.

Palos Heights Chicago Christian d. Sandwich 25-12, 25-13: In the championship of the Class 2A Chicago Christian Regional, the top-seeded Knights rolled to the win over the No. 5-seeded Indians.

Sandwich (8-25) was led by Kayden Corneils (two aces, three blocks) and Rylee Huml (seven digs).

Cissna Park d. Fieldcrest 25-8, 25-17: In the championship of the Class 1A Woodland Regional, the No. 5-seeded Knights (16-17-2) fell to the top-seeded Timberwolves.

“Cissna Park had a well-balanced attack that earned them points,” Fieldcrest coach Cathy Sanders said. “We started out slow but built up some confidence and fought hard in the second set.”

Pru Mangan had six kills, four digs and an ace for Fieldcrest, while Macy Gochanour had 12 assists and Kaitlyn Palm added five digs.

Brian Hoxsey

Brian Hoxsey

I worked for 25 years as a CNC operator and in 2005 answered an ad in The Times for a freelance sports writer position. I became a full-time sports writer/columnist for The Times in February of 2016. I enjoy researching high school athletics history, and in my spare time like to do the same, but also play video games and watch Twitch.