St. Charles celebrates state title
St. Charles East celebrated the school's girls volleyball team's 4A state championship over the weekend with a victory lap around the gym during an assembly at the school Monday.
Starting two freshmen, a sophomore and just two seniors, St. Charles East stunned No. 1 Benet 23-25, 25-22, 25-19 to win championship Saturday in Normal.
Benet was ranked 8th in the country and first in the state before falling to the Saints.
It was St. Charles East's second state title in volleyball, with the other coming in 2001.
Senior captains Haley Streich, left, and Laura Homann lead the St. Charles East girls volleyball team on a victory lap around the gym during an assembly at the school Monday celebrating their 4A state championship.
Rick West | Staff Photographer