by Scott Sacry, Sports Editor
The Florence volleyball team won the 6B Conference tournament on Saturday, November 1 in Missoula. The top four teams in the 6B Conference (Florence, Missoula Loyola, Anaconda, and Deer Lodge) played the semifinal, consolation and championship games on Saturday.
Florence cruised to the title by defeating Deer Lodge 3-0 (25-15, 25-20, 25-18) in their opening game, then they defeated Missoula Loyola 3-0 (25-18, 25-13, 25-16) in the championship game.
With the win, Florence earned the #1 seed from the 6B in the Western B Divisional Tournament, which takes place in St. Ignatius on November 7th & 8th. Florence will play Plains, the #4 seed from the 7B, in their opening round game on Friday, Nov. 7 at 12 noon.
The Florence volleyball team won the 6B Conference Tournament on Saturday, November 1 in Missoula. Florence is the #1 seed in the Western B Divisional Tournament in St. Ignatius on November 7th & 8th. Photo by Florence School Activities.
Florence is the defending Western B Divisional Champion, and the 2024 Class B State Runner-up.
For Florence in the Loyola game, Maggie Schneiter had 2 aces and 22 assists, Emory Ralston had 2 aces and 17 kills, Jaden Fisher had a block, and Taylor Pyette had 16 digs.
For Florence in the Deer Lodge game, Dia Jenkins had 4 aces, Emory Ralston had 13 kills and 2 blocks, Maggie Schneiter had 24 assists, and Taylor Pyette had 20 digs.
Darby volleyball season ends
The Darby volleyball team went to Deer Lodge on Tuesday, October 28 for a play-in game with a chance to advance to the four-team 6B District Tournament. Darby gave it their all, but lost 0-3 (10-25, 8-25, 9-25). This ended the season for the Darby volleyball team.
Victor volleyball season ends
The Victor volleyball team played in the 13C Conference volleyball tournament in Missoula on October 29-31. Victor played Seeley-Swan in their opening game on Wednesday, Oct. 29, and lost 0-3, then on Thursday, Oct. 30 they lost to Lincoln 0-3. This ended the season for the Victor volleyball team.