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 Holy Trinity Catholic next Wednesday night (11/7) at 8 at the US Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids.
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.