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WINCHESTER \u2014 Whitley County continues to make history, and the Lady Colonels aren\u2019t finished yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Lady Colonels became the first volleyball team in 13th Region history to advance to the semifinals of the KHSAA State Volleyball Tournament, defeating Bowling Green in four hard-fought sets during quarterfinal action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The historic 25-23, 25-27, 25-23, 25-17 victory improved Whitley County to an impressive 38-4 record and moved the Lady Colonels within two victories of a state championship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whitley County will now face Notre Dame (27-11) in Saturday\u2019s Final Four at 1:30 p.m., with a berth in the state championship match on the line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Lady Colonels had to earn every bit of their quarterfinal victory against a Bowling Green squad that entered the contest with 33 wins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whitley County grabbed the early advantage by winning a tightly contested opening set, 25-23, before Bowling Green answered with a 27-25 victory in the second set to even the match at one set apiece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the momentum hanging in the balance, the Lady Colonels responded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whitley County edged Bowling Green 25-23 in another closely contested third set, moving within one set of securing its historic Final Four appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Lady Colonels then took control in the fourth set, pulling away for a 25-17 victory to eliminate Bowling Green, which finished its season with a 33-8 record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The victory marked another milestone for a Whitley County program that has put together one of, if not the most, impressive seasons in 13th Region volleyball history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now the Lady Colonels will attempt to take another step toward the ultimate prize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Standing in their way is Notre Dame, which enters Saturday\u2019s semifinal matchup with a 27-11 record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notre Dame has already defeated Bishop Brossart and West Jessamine during its state tournament run and will look to continue that momentum against the Lady Colonels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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