Monticello concluded its regular season Thursday night with a straight-set loss to Bloomington Central Catholic, falling 10–25, 20–25. The Sages finished the regular season with a 17–18 record.
Bloomington Central Catholic took the opening set 25–10, putting Monticello in need of a second-set response to extend the match.
The Sages delivered a more competitive showing in the second set, improving their offensive output and narrowing the final margin. Monticello reached 20 points, but Bloomington Central Catholic secured the set 25–20 to complete the sweep.
Senior outside hitter Thea Key highlighted Monticello’s individual efforts with four service aces, providing a scoring contribution from the service line.
With the regular season complete, the Sages now turn their attention to postseason play. Monticello is scheduled to face St Thomas More on Tuesday night in its first regional match, beginning the next stage of its season.
BCC #7 Kampbell Niepagen Interview
MHS #8 Anya Sheppard #10 Emily Matthews block
MHS #8 Anya Sheppard block
MHS #12 Hayden Curtis kill
MHS #10 Emily Matthews kill
MHS #14 Kami Churchill kill
MHS #4 Thea Key ACE
MHS #14 Kami Churchill with the kill
MHS #10 Emily Matthews with the kill
BCC #3 Kate Keck kill
BCC #3 Kate Keck with the kill
BCC #7 Kampbell Niepagen with the kill
BCC #7 Kampbell Niepagen kill
