Kenner Discovery Advances to State Tournament After Win Over Ben Franklin
The eighth-seeded Swamp Owls mounted a stunning comeback from two sets behind to defeat the No. 8 seed Ben Franklin 29-31, 21-25, 25-22, 25-18, 15-11 in the Division II regional playoff round on Saturday in Kenner. Kenner Discovery is advancing to the LHSAA state tournament in Lafayette for the second consecutive year.
Key Players' Performances
- Taylor Litolff led with 24 kills, 21 digs, three aces, and a block.
- Brianna Litolff contributed 11 kills, 18 assists, 14 digs, and two aces.
- Chaela Alexander recorded nine kills, 29 assists, 10 digs, and two aces.
- Ilyanna Rubio had 18 digs.
- Jaylenn Alcantara added five aces, three digs, and two kills.
- Dawn Arceneaux finished with five kills.
- Lyndyn Allen tallied four kills, four digs, and three aces, highlighting a strong team effort.
Kenner Discovery, now with a 26-14 record, will face top seed and defending state champion St. Thomas More in the quarterfinals, scheduled Thursday at the Cajundome in Lafayette.
Saturday's Area Prep Volleyball Playoff Highlights
- Division I:
- (1) Dominican defeated (16) Central 25-8, 25-19, 25-15
- (8) Fontainebleau defeated (9) Dutchtown 25-21, 25-20, 19-25, 18-25, 15-12
- (5) Northshore defeated (12) Mandeville 25-19, 25-19, 21-25, 24-26, 15-8
- (3) Slidell defeated (19) Covington 25-16, 25-7, 25-8
- (10) Archbishop Chapelle defeated (7) Byrd 22-25, 25-19, 25-11, 25-23
Kenner Discovery is returning to the quarterfinals to face top seed and defending state champion St. Thomas More Thursday at the Cajundome in Lafayette.
Summary: Kenner Discovery's dramatic comeback victory propels them into the state quarterfinals, showcasing key player performances and promising a tough match against the reigning champions.
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