Varsity volleyball season ends at semi-finals

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Lauren Ludwig

Junior Jake Anderson attempts to spike the volleyball over the net. The varsity boys volleyball team later won the match against Liberty, but lost to Highland on May 10.

After ending their regular season with a record of 33-8, varsity boys volleyball played in the first round of playoffs on Friday, May 6, 2022. The boys played against number 14, Liberty High School. Liberty has a season record of 9-15 and has beat teams such as Red Mountain, and Shadow Ridge. 

Perry, ranked 3, beat Liberty 3-0. The set scores were 25-9, 25-11, and 25-13. Videos of the match points can be found on Twitter at @perry_pumas, on the Perry High Athletics page, courtesy of Michelle Daly. 

The boys then competed against Chandler, number 6, on May 10 at 6 p.m., at Perry. Chandler has a season record of 17-20 and later lost 3-1 to the Pumas. 

Semi-Final matches were held Thursday night at 6 pm, against Highland. Highland is ranked number 2. The boys lost 0-3, with the set scores being 18-25, 11-25, and 22-25. 

More information, including the bracket, can be found at https://www.maxpreps.com/tournament/dj-u38u5EeyA0wqb9tl3hA/dj-u4Mu5EeyA0wqb9tl3hA/boys-volleyball-22/2022-aia-(arizona)-boys-volleyball-championships-6a.htm.