The Jefferson High volleyball team made a compelling closing statement on their way to the District tournament, knocking off Manhattan on Friday afternoon in a thrilling five-set match that gave the Panthers the third seed for tourney play.
The Panthers’ sub-varsity teams set the tone for the afternoon: The C team capped their undefeated season by winning in three, and the JV girls also took their match in straight sets. The Panthers have a lot of young talent and look to be in the mix again next year and beyond.
Then came the varsity contest. The first time the two teams met this fall, Manhattan prevailed — the first time in several years they have beaten the Panthers. This time it was a very good match that kept both sides of the gym on the edges of their seats.
