Bravettes win in semis; title match next

Montezuma scored a 2-1 win over North Mahaska to win in the semifinal round of the SICL volleyball tournament Thursday afternoon at home.

The Bravettes, 19-9, were awaiting the winner of the other semi, which matched Colfax-Mingo (19-7) and Belle Plaine (10-19).

Montezuma won the deciding third set of their match with North Mahaska by a 15-11 score.

The Bravettes had won the first set 25-15, only to see North Mahaska force a tie-breaking third set by winning the second set.

North Mahaska stood at 12-8 heading into next week’s regional tournament play.