Central Catholic pushed Ascension Catholic the distance, but the Eagles’ volleyball season came to an end Thursday morning at the Cajundome. No. 4 Ascension Catholic beat the fifth-seeded Eagles 3-2 in a Division V state quarterfinal in Lafayette.
The Morgan City school went the full five sets with the Bulldogs, a program that reached the state semifinals a year ago, before Ascension Catholic closed it out to move on.
Central Catholic reached the state tournament on a roll. The Eagles swept Family Christian in the first round and then swept No. 21 Vermilion Catholic at home in the regional round, winning both playoff matches in straight sets before the trip to Lafayette.
Ascension Catholic advances to face No. 1 Westminster Christian in Friday’s Division V semifinals at 10 a.m. at the Cajundome.
