Christian Liberty nets 1A regional crown

Posted October 29, 2010 11:00 pm

By John Leusch

Playing for only the second year in the IHSA state tournament, Christian Liberty Academy won its second straight Class 1A regional championship on Saturday.

The Chargers (13-16) topped St. Benedict Prep 25-18, 25-22 at North Shore Country Day in Wilmette to advance to the Somonauk sectional on Tuesday.

Christian Liberty will face Newark at 6 p.m.

Senior Annie Salsgiver led the Chargers against St. Benedict with 5 kills while also recorded a block and ace.

Beth Cunningham (4 digs, 1 block, 1 ace), Holly Swiderek (2 aces) and

Kelly Paul each had 2 kills.

Setting the Chargers offense were Cammie Kott (4 assists, 1 ace) and Jayna Rowland (4 assists).

“The girls were very excited to win another regional,” said CLA coach Natalie Salsgiver. “It was a good day for them.”

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