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The Advance Hornets volleyball team lost its first match against a Class 1 school since 2017, dropping a 25-20, 25-19, 25-14 decision to Gideon on Monday night at Gideon. Valle Catholic beat the Hornets — who have won the past three Class 1 state championships — in two sets in the sectional round of the Class 1 state tournament in 2017...

Behind massive games from senior hitters Addie Johnson and Chloe Goodwin, the Woodland Cardinals dominated Advance from the start, beating the three-time and defending Class 1 state champions at home on Friday 25-16, 25-21, 25-22. Johnson led the offensive attack for the Cardinals, tallying 14 kills, 10 digs and two blocks...

The Advance Hornets swept district rival Leopold 25-14, 25-20, 25-14 Thursday night at Leopold. The Hornets and Leopold are members of MSHSAA Class 1 District 3. Advance will host the tournament in late October. No individual statistics were reported...

The Advance Hornets recorded their fourth sweep in four tries this season with a 25-18, 25-13, 25-21 victory over Arcadia Valley on Thursday at Ironton. No individual statistics were reported. The Hornets (4-0) will host Bell City in an SCAA match at 6 p.m. Monday at Advance High School...

The Advance Hornets improved to 2-0 in SCAA play with a 25-17, 25-9, 25-19 victory over Richland on Tuesday at Advance High School. No individual statistics were reported. Advance (2-0) will host Oran at 6 p.m. Sept. 7. Richland (0-2) will travel to Gideon for a 7 p.m. match Thursday...

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