Montezuma’s volleyball team is going to the state tournament.  The Bravettes won the Class 1A Region 7 championship last night (10/30) in Ottumwa, defeating New London 25-13, 25-22 and 25-20.  Senior middle hitter Riley Gatton led the way for Montezuma with 16 kills and one block assist.  She talks about the Bravettes’ strong middle attack.  “Oh, we just go up strong, get our blocks up, hit strong. And we did it!”

Montezuma’s other middle hitter, junior Shateah Wetering had ten kills and five and a half blocks. The Bravettes are now 30-6 on the season.  They are seeded sixth in the Class 1A State tournament and will play at the US Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 8pm vs. Holy Trinity Catholic.  You can listen to the game LIVE with Joe Lancello on KBOE 104.9FM and the NoCoast Network. If Montezuma loses, that’s all.  If Montezuma wins, they would play at 6pm on Thursday, Nov. 8.  If Montezuma wins again, they would play for the state title Friday, Nov. 9 at 7pm.

In 2A volleyball, Sidney defeated Pella Christian in the Region 5 final—25-11, 25-6 and 25-11.  The Eagles end the year with a 20-18 record.