The Cass Lady Colonels beat the South Effingham Lady Mustangs 3-2 in the first round of the Class AAA state volleyball sectionals Saturday at Westminster School in Atlanta.
After dropping the first game 25-20, the Lady Mustangs rallied to win the next two, 25-8 and 25-14.
But the Lady Colonels roared back, winning the fourth game 26-24 and taking the finale 15-8.
South Effingham led 20-13 in the fourth game before Cass’ Katie Richards converted 10 straight serves.
Chamblee ousted Cass in the second round in straight sets.
The Lady Mustangs finished 25-11 for the season.