Fall 2008
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It took seventy points to decide game one of the class four Missouri state volleyball championship between the first-seeded Lafayette Lancers and the second-seeded SLUH Junior Billikens. Both teams had to fight off several game points as the two traded the lead until the Lancers finally pulled away to win 36-34. SLUH took an early lead in game two and would not let Lafayette back into the match, pushing to a 25-16 win and then jumping out to another quick lead in game three. A round of service errors nearly opened up a fresh opportunity for the Lancers, but SLUH finished strong behind solid performances from state-finals veterans John Swanston, Pete Hock and Mike Adams, a swell of support from the thundering SLUH crowd and intense energy from co-captain Jack Hughes. This was the last match for Hughes and Hock (also a co-captain) as well as for co-captain Justin Coles and rookie senior Kevin Steitz. The team is grateful to everyone who came out to support them in the playoffs.
