HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Qualifying for the 4A State Tournament for the fourth consecutive season, the McPherson Bullpup volleyball team found themselves in an incredibly difficult pool on Thursday afternoon, finishing the day 0-3.
The 6th-seeded Bullpups opened the day with a hard-fought 28-26, 25-20 loss to #3 Paola. In their second pool play match, they fell to #2 seed Andale in straight sets, 25-12, 25-9. The day closed with a 25-13, 25-10 loss to #7 seed Bishop Miege.
Carmin Pavlovich finished her career on the volleyball court leading the Bullpups with 13 kills over the three matches. Rylie Whitfield played her final matches as well and finished with another 42 assists from her setter position. Piper Solofra finished with 11 kills and Harper Rierson added nine for the day. Freshman Elles Pavlovich finished a strong season with a team-high 22 digs. Solofra had five blocks to lead the defense.
McPherson finished the season with a 31-11 record and their 24th State Tournament appearance in school history.
