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Chardon Hilltoppers
(2) Chardon vs. (5) Independence
what: Division II Regional Finals
when: May 18th 11am
where: Mentor, 6477 Center Street, Mentor
record: Chardon 16-4, Independence 11-6.
Chardon road: Defeated Perry 3-1, def. Berkshire, 3-0
road to independence: Defeated Tokyo Tech 3-0, def. Bird, 3-0, def. VASJ, 3-1
on deck: The winner advances to the state semifinals on May 25 against the winner of (1) St. Charles and (4) Columbus St. Francis Desales.
for the record: This is a rematch of last year's regional final and the third rematch of the season between this pair, with the previous two being barnburners. Independence dominated Chardon in the first contest, but the Hilltoppers came back with a five-set victory in the rematch. Chardon's attack was led by the trio of Ian Galati (3 kills per set), Stone Fawcett (2.5 kills), and Jackson Hauser (1.8 kills), with Noah Galati (1.1 kills) also a factor. It has become. Leading the attack was Avery Lux, in her first season in the sport. He averages 6.9 assists per set. In the back row, Ian (2.8 digs per set), David Williams (2.8 digs), Hauser (2.6 digs), and Fawcett (2.6 digs) are showing strong all-around play. Strong all-around play brought the Hilltoppers back to the brink of the state round. … Independence had an up-and-down season, but the team of Mark Pillar (1.7 kills per set), Landon Jaczek (1.5 kills), Wyatt Snyder (1.3 kills) and Jamie Panich (5.5 assists) There are also three attackers leading the way. Sets the pace for the Blue Devils. Anderson Sears was active in the back row with 3.9 digs per set, and Panich played second fiddle in the back row with 2.3 digs. Jacek also does well off the block, hitting 0.6 shots per set from the middle.
Hersik's Choice:Chardon
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