Austin’s girls volleyball team made school history Thursday night, sweeping DuBois Central Catholic in three sets to earn its first appearance in the semifinals.
The Lady Panthers won by scores of 25-22, 25-23 and 25-10, closing out the quarterfinal match with a commanding third-set performance. Austin had to work through two close sets to take control of the match. The Lady Panthers edged DCC by three points in the opener, then held on for a 25-23 victory in the second set to move within one set of the historic win.
Austin finished the match strongly, pulling away in the third set to secure the sweep and a place in the semifinal round. The victory marks a milestone for the program, giving the Lady Panthers their first chance to compete for a spot in the championship match.
Cailyn Ogden led Austin with 12 kills, added three blocks and served five aces. Marissa Stuckey contributed nine kills and two blocks, while Anna Brewer directed the offense with 22 assists and added four aces.
With the quarterfinal victory, Austin moves on to face the winner of the matchup between Oswayo Valley and Elk County Catholic. The semifinal is scheduled for November 3, with the start time and location yet to be determined.
Austin’s school-record run will continue next week as the Lady Panthers look to carry Thursday night’s momentum into the semifinal.
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