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Lady Rebels eliminate Lady Knights
Lady Rebels volleyball
The Lady Rebels and their coaches celebrate on the court after knocking the Lady Knights out of the Class AAAAAA playoffs in five sets Wednesday. - photo by Mark Lastinger/staff

SPRINGFIELD -- Despite being pushed to the limit, the Effingham County Lady Rebels advanced to the Class AAAAAA volleyball Sweet 16 by edging the Evans Lady Knights on Wednesday.

The Rebels won a five-set match 23-25, 25-18, 25-17, 23-25 and 16-14.

Effingham County will take on Northside-Warner Robins or North Atlanta on the road in the second round Saturday.


Watch Video: Mustang Mamas Get a Taste of Sons’ Football Life
Mustang Mamas
South Effingham football moms gather for a drill during the annual Mustang Mamas night. The preseason event gives mothers a chance to step into their sons’ cleats — if only for an evening. (Don Heath / Effingham Herald)
About 25 South Effingham High School football moms hit the field Monday night for Mustang Mamas, a preseason event giving them a hands-on taste of drills, coaching and camaraderie. Between laughs and learning, the moms gained a new appreciation for what their sons go through in the Georgia heat.
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