The ACGC Chargers Volleyball team was eliminated from the 2A region 8 playoffs by the Pleasantville Trojans after dropping their quarterfinal match 3-2. It was a close and intense match with each team neck and neck with tons of momentum swings. Unfortunately for ACGC, it was the Trojans the grabbed momentum late.

Set one was not the cleanest of matches for the Chargers. Along with a few services errors they suffered from some unforced errors. This coupled with the play of the Trojans allowed Pleasantville to grab control of the lead and hold on to take set one 25-18.

In set two the Chargers found an emphatic response. Holding a 9-7 lead ACGC grabbed the momentum and went on a 6-0 run. After surrender just 2 points, the Chargers led by Shay Lemke and Stella Largent, would go on 10-0 run to win set two 25-10.

Set three was characterized by long runs for both teams. Each squad had runs of five or more and were diving all over the floor to keep balls alive. However late in the set things tightened up as ACGC were unable to pull away. Finally, on their third set point were able to get it done to win the set 27-25.

Everything seemed like it was on the Chargers side with a chance to close out the match and move on. However, set four would prove to be the turning point. ACGC jumped out to an early lead, one they seemed destined to hold on too. However, down 17-12 Pleasantville would go on numerous runs to come all the way back and swipe set four 25-21. With the momentum flipped Pleasantville went to work establishing an early lead in set five, and it would be one they would not relinquish winning the final set 15-10.

Head Coach Barb South Said she was very proud of the season her group put together.

South on the contributions of her Captain.

One of the highlights of the night was the tremendous effort from Becca Littler and the Charger defense.

Pleasantville will travel to Pella Christian to take on the Eagles in the semi-final on Monday.