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Stewardson Trinity won the SIJHSAA Class S Regional. Members of the team are, front row, left to right, Reese Stigers, Gracyn Montgomery, Gia Bostedo, Brielle Friese, Cora Reed, Maddy Manhart and Hayden Reed. Back row, left to right, Coach Brinlie Durbin, Coach Katie Durbin, Alexandra Hampton, Alli Manhart, Adalynn Jones, Anna Zacha, Tatum Kaufman, Kessler King, Brilynn Durbin, Peyton Manhart and Coach Tammy Manhart<\/em><\/p>\n

Stewardson Trinity Lutheran won the championship of its own Southern Illinois Junior High School Athletic Association Region Tuesday.<\/p>\n

Trinity Lutheran defeated Iuka, 25-16, 25-0 while Patoka was a winner over St. Peter, 25-16, 25-18.<\/p>\n

In the final round, Stewardson Trinity defeated Patoka, 25-14, 25-17.<\/p>\n

Stewardson Trinity now advances to meet the winner of Region 10.<\/p>\n

Region 10 includes St. Peter and Paul Catholic of Collinsville, St. John Neumann Catholic School of Maryville, St. Mary’s Catholic of Alton, St. Mary’s School of Edwardsville and St. Boniface of Edwardsville.<\/p>\n

Those teams will be playing today with the finals Thursday.<\/p>\n

“Coming off two good wins last Friday, the girls continue to play aggressively,” said Stewardson Trinity Coach Tammy Manhart. “They are working so well together. Everyone contributes. They are so fun to watch. We have hopes for a good run at State.”<\/p>\n

Stewardson Trinity Lutheran Statistics<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gia Bostedo, 7 points, 1 ace, 7 kills, 21 assists, 8 digs; Cora Reed, 27 points, 11 aces, 3 kills, 14 assists, 6 digs, 1 block; Maddy Manhart, 5 points, 1 ace, 14 kills, 6 digs, 1 block; Gracyn Montgomery, 22 points, 8 aces, 8 kills, 5 digs; Reese Stigers, 15 points, 8 aces, 5 kills, 1 dig, 1 block; Hayden Reed, 6 points, 2 kills, 1 dig; Brielle Friese, 7 digs<\/p>\n

CLASS S<\/strong><\/p>\n

Region: 15<\/strong><\/p>\n

Host: Stewardson Trinity Lutheran School<\/strong><\/p>\n

Round 1 – Semi-Final<\/strong><\/p>\n

March 17<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stewardson Trinity Lutheran School wins vs. Iuka, 25-6, 25-0<\/p>\n

Patoka Junior High wins vs. St. Peter, 25-16, 25-18<\/p>\n

Round 2 – Final<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stewardson Trinity Lutheran School wins vs. Patoka, 25-14, 25-17 for championship<\/p>\n

Now vs. Region 10 winner<\/p>\n

Region: 10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Round 1 – Quarter-Final<\/strong><\/p>\n

March 17<\/strong><\/p>\n

Game 1 — <\/strong>St Peter and Paul Catholic (Collinsville) vs.\u00a0 St John Neumann Catholic School (Maryville)<\/p>\n

March 19<\/strong><\/p>\n

Round 2 – Semi-Final<\/strong><\/p>\n

Game 2 — <\/strong>St. Mary’s Catholic (Alton) vs. St. Peter and Paul Catholic (Collinsville)<\/p>\n

Game 3 —<\/strong> St Mary’s School (Edwardsville) vs. St Boniface (Edwardsville)<\/p>\n

Round 3 – Final<\/strong><\/p>\n

Game 4 — <\/strong>Winner Game 2 vs. Winner Game 3 (championship)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Stewardson Trinity won the SIJHSAA Class S Regional. 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