Quarterfinal matches in the Class 3A state volleyball tournament were held today in Paris, and at press time, three schools have advanced to tomorrow’s semifinal round. The day’s final quarterfinal match-up between Harding Academy and Little Rock Baptist Prep is in progress, with Baptist Prep having taken the first set.
Both 3A West entrants, defending state champion Hackett, and Paris have won their quarterfinal match-ups and will play in Thursday’s semis. Hackett awaits the winner of Prep and Harding Academy, and Paris will play Little Rock Episcopal who won the first match of this afternoon’s session over Dover.
Today’s second round match results are as follows:
Little Rock Episcopal defeated Dover 3-0 and by the scores of 25-21, 25-12, and 25-13.
Paris defeated Atkins 3-0 and by the set scores of 25-10, 25-17, and 25-18.
Hackett defeated Hoxie 3-0 and by the set scores of 25-23, 25-15, and 25-8.
Now in progress is Harding Academy vs. Little Rock Baptist Prep.
Thursday’s semifinal matches and game times are:
Paris vs. Little Rock Episcopal, 1 p.m.
Hackett vs. winner of Harding Academy and Little Rock Baptist Prep, 3 p.m.
Thursday’s winners will advance to the championship final on Saturday that will be played in Hot Springs at Bank OZK Arena. That match will begin at 11 a.m. for the Class 3A state championship.
Stay with Resident Press tomorrow to see which school’s punch their tickets for the “Drive to the State Championship!”
