Appleton North girls volleyball cruises past Green Bay Preble in WIAA Division 1 regional semifinal

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APPLETON – The Appleton North girls volleyball team survived a tight first set and went on to a 3-0 sweep of Green Bay Preble in a WIAA Division 1 regional semifinal Thursday night at North High School.

The fifth-seed Lightning (17-20) won 25-23, 25-15, 25-14, and moves on to a D-1 regional final across town at No. 4 seed Xavier (25-15) on Saturday at 7 p.m. Xavier defeated Ashwaubenon 3-0 on Thursday.

“I am proud of how our girls executed tonight,” North coach Steve Scheuerell said. “We are always happy to get a win in the playoffs. Survive and advance!”

Appleton North statistical leaders were not provided.