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February 23, 2025 at 4:56 PM
D5: Bourne

A well-rounded, young team made it to the finals in 2023 and just were not quite ready to win the last one. This year the Canalmen left no doubt, winning every set of the tournament they played!

Key players will return next year when Bourne moves up to Division 4
Bourne sweeps Whitinsville Christian to claim Division 5 girls’ volleyball state title - The Boston Globe
Lily Russell's fifth and final kill of the game lifted the top-seeded Canalmen (20-5) to a 25-18, 25-21, 27-25 victory over No. 2 Whitinsville Christian for the program's fifth state championship.
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November 18, 2024 at 7:44 PM
D4: Ipswich

Another team winning with a new coach! The Tigers did not just win again, but for the seniors who played in the past 3, this is the most dominant they've looked. What a squad, what a run!

D4 will look very different next year, with several teams moving to D3 and Ipswich graduating many
Claire Buletza shines as Ipswich girls’ volleyball claims fourth consecutive Division 4 state title - The Boston Globe
With 18 kills, 14 digs, and 3 aces, the senior outside hitter powered the No. 2 Tigers (23-0) to a 25-19, 22-25, 25-16, 25-15 victory over top-seeded Bellingham (20-4).
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November 18, 2024 at 7:44 PM
D3: Medfield

What a turnaround from last year's final, and with a new coach! Phenomenal game plan and execution for the Warriors.

Vivian Castano (D-Y) and Aubrie Letourneau (ORR) finish as 1 and 2 in assists in the state, but Riley Huml (Weston) may join them next year. Incredible setters here!
Set up for success, Medfield girls’ volleyball sweeps Weston for Division 3 championship - The Boston Globe
After back-to-back regular losses to the defending champions, 21-year-old coach Arthur Felicio altered his lineup, and the Warriors captured their first title since 2010.
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November 18, 2024 at 7:44 PM
D2: Westborough

Georgia Tyrrell really made the difference for the Rangers! Highest pressure situations, no hesitation. She was the go-to.

Oliver Ames was the revelation of the tournament. Did not win their division, but swept Billerica and nearly took Westborough the distance. Very impressive!
Delivering 27 kills, Georgia Tyrrell wills Westborough girls’ volleyball to a three-peat in Division 2 - The Boston Globe
After the graduation of two-time Gatorade Player of the Year Quinn Anderson, the senior earned the team's trust and was a force in 25-19, 18-25, 25-21, 27-25 victory over OIiver Ames.
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November 18, 2024 at 7:44 PM
D1: Newton North

In the first set of the finals, the Tigers' experience came through. North won every set they played of the tournament!

Brookline looks incredible, especially for a team returning so many key players! Winchester made an impressive run too, their win at Attleboro was stellar!
Newton North gets ace service from Sasha Selivan in Division 1 girls’ volleyball title sweep over Brookline - The Boston Globe
The sophomore’s serving runs were game-changers for the top-seeded Tigers (24-1) in a 29-27, 25-22, 25-14 Division 1 title win over No. 2 Brookline (19-4).
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November 18, 2024 at 7:44 PM