Newton-Conover sweeps Northeastern 3-0 to win 1st state title

November 5, 2011

Newton-Conover 25, Northeastern 14

The Red Devils impressively went up one-set-to-none behind a six kill performance in game one by Isabella Zilagiris. Corbin Evans added four points scored, including three kills and an ace.

Newton-Conover went up 7-1 early in the set and never looked back.

Prior to the set won, Northeastern had only dropped two sets all season, which came in their second round playoff victory against Cedar Ridge, 3-2.

Newton-Conover 25, Northeastern 21

N-C led early in the second game before Northeastern won 5-of-6 points to take a 12-10 lead. The Lady Red Devils take a timeout.

Holding off a Northeastern charge, N-C won seven of the final 10 points in the set to take a two-sets-to-one advantage.

Zaliagiris and Evans led the Red Devils with four kills in the game.

For the second-straight set, senior setter Mary Hinson served on the final point of the set.

Newton-Conover 25, Northeastern 19

Corbin Evans with six kills in the final set. Newton-Conover are your 2011 2A state champions! Congratulations ladies!