The host Cavaliers fell just short of playing for the championship at their own Thomas Jefferson Invitational volleyball tournament on Saturday afternoon.
In the tourney semifinals, Pleasant Hope defeated Thomas Jefferson 26-24, 25-18.
Thomas Jefferson’s Winni Hiebert compiled eight kills, four aces and a block, while Sonia Carlson had three kills. Mary Nguyen and Alice MacDonald had two aces apiece.
Golden City defeated Pleasant Hope 25-15, 25-23 in the event’s championship match.
McAuley Catholic also fell in the tourney’s semifinals, as Golden City defeated the Warriors 2-0.
FRIDAY’S RESULTS
The event began on Friday.
In Purple Pool play, Thomas Jefferson defeated Sheldon 25-9, 25-9.
Laynie Solum and MacDonald served five aces apiece for the Cavaliers, while Hiebert had three kills and two blocks. Nico Carlson, Sonia Carlson and Kayley Ball had two kills each.
The Cavaliers also defeated McAuley 26-24, 25-17.
Hiebert had six kills and two blocks, while Sonia Carlson contributed four kills. Nico Carlson added two kills and a block.
McAuley defeated Sheldon 25-9, 25-11 in another pool play match.
