ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — The Oak Grove Lady Panthers capped off their second consecutive Final Four appearance with a state championship, marking the first state title in program history.
Oak Grove defeated Nevada in straight sets in the Class 3 semifinals Friday to advance to the state championship match. Set scores were 25-6, 25-13 and 25-8. Piper Hudson led the way with 20 kills, while Paisley Hudson added 12 and Keiyana Lamell finished with 10. Emmy Brown recorded 36 assists in the victory.
In the championship match, Oak Grove defeated St. Francis Borgia in straight sets to claim the state title. Set scores were 25-12, 25-19 and 25-9. Paisley Hudson turned in another outstanding performance with 17 kills, while Piper Hudson added 15. Brown once again recorded 36 assists to help lead the Lady Panthers to the championship.
