Senior Addison Gookin gets ready to serve. Mount Vernon beat Davenport Assumption 3-1 to advance to the championship (23-25, 25-16, 25-15, 25-20). The Mustangs will play against Western Christian 2:30 today at the Xtream Arena for the state title. (Jayce Pendergrass)The team celebrates senior Brooke Ellyson’s kill. Mount Vernon beat Davenport Assumption 3-1 to advance to the championship (23-25, 25-16, 25-15, 25-20). (Jayce Pendergrass)Sophomore Caliana Whitaker is ready for the set from junior Sydney Huber. Mount Vernon beat Davenport Assumption 3-1 to advance to the championship (23-25, 25-16, 25-15, 25-20). (Jayce Pendergrass)Freshman Sophia Meester gets ready before the serve. Mount Vernon beat Davenport Assumption 3-1 to advance to the championship (23-25, 25-16, 25-15, 25-20). (Jayce Pendergrass)Junior Paige Schurbon screams in excitement after she gets a kill. Mount Vernon beat Davenport Assumption 3-1 to advance to the championship (23-25, 25-16, 25-15, 25-20). (Jayce Pendergrass)Junior Chloe Meester hushes the crowd with huge point. Mount Vernon beat Davenport Assumption 3-1 to advance to the championship (23-25, 25-16, 25-15, 25-20). (Jayce Pendergrass)Senior Brooke Ellyson shares her enthusiasm with juniors Chloe Meester and Jaden Rolland. Mount Vernon beat Davenport Assumption 3-1 to advance to the championship (23-25, 25-16, 25-15, 25-20). (Jayce Pendergrass)Head coach Maggie Willems yells at the team to let them know the game plan for the serve. Mount Vernon beat Davenport Assumption 3-1 to advance to the championship (23-25, 25-16, 25-15, 25-20). (Jayce Pendergrass)The MVHS student section, dressed as characters from the movie “Minions,” is hyped over the previous point. Mount Vernon beat Davenport Assumption 3-1 to advance to the championship (23-25, 25-16, 25-15, 25-20). (Jayce Pendergrass)The team celebrates after a big win in the semifinals to advance to the championship. Mount Vernon beat Davenport Assumption 3-1 to advance to the championship (23-25, 25-16, 25-15, 25-20). (Jayce Pendergrass)
