McPHERSON, Kan. – For the fourth consecutive season, the McPherson Bullup volleyball team is headed to the 4A State Tournament after winning their home Sub-State on Saturday at the Roundhouse.
As the #4 seed, McPherson opened the day in the semifinals against #13 Hugoton. They dominated the first set 25-9 and then took set two 25-18 to move on to the championship match. In the other semifinal, #5 Wellington beat #12 Ulysses 25-23, 25-14.
The title match was a tough battle for the Bullpups. Grinding through, they beat the Crusaders 25-22 in the first set and took the second set 25-20 for the straight-set victory.
Not only has McPherson made it to the 4A State Tournament four straight seasons, they also punched their ticket for the sixth time in seven seasons. It will be the 24th State tournament appearance overall for Bullpup volleyball.
McPherson has a 31-8 record on the season heading into the 4A State Tournament at the Hutchinson Sports Arena, which will get underway on Thursday.
