Several Central Illinois volleyball teams punched their tickets to sectional play Thursday night as the IHSA postseason continued with regional championship matches.
Maroa-Forsyth claimed the Class 2A St. Teresa Regional championship with a straight-set victory over Taylorville, winning 26-24 and 25-15. The Trojans will now face Rochester in the Taylorville Sectional semifinals Tuesday at 6 p.m.
Warrensburg-Latham also secured a regional championship, knocking off top-seeded Pana in straight sets, 25-22 and 25-17. The Cardinals advance to face Williamsville Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Taylorville.
In Class 1A, Decatur Unity Christian captured its fifth consecutive regional championship with a 25-22, 25-20 victory over Hartsburg-Emden. Cameron Brown led the Lions with 12 kills and 12 assists as Unity Christian improved to 32-5 on the season.
Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond also advanced, defeating Armstrong in three sets, 24-26, 25-17 and 25-15. The Knights improved to 33-4.
In Class 3A, Mt. Zion saw its season come to an end with a 25-18, 25-16 loss to Centralia in the regional championship match.
Regional champions now turn their attention to sectional competition, which begins Tuesday, November 3.
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