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Panthers bounce back to win home volleyball invite

The Oconto Falls Panthers had a busy and hard-fought week on the court, opening with a pair of tough matchups before storming back to capture the championship at their home invitational Oct. 11. The Panthers put the early-week losses behind them in a big way, going a perfect 5–0 to win their home invite.

In pool play, Oconto Falls swept Bonduel Bears (25-11, 25-17), NEW Lutheran Blazers (25-21, 25-23) and Kewaunee Storm (25-14, 25-15) to advance to the Gold Bracket.

There, they continued their dominant run, defeating Chilton Tigers (25-16, 25-12) in the semifinal before avenging a midseason loss to Freedom Irish with a 25-23, 25-18 victory in the championship match.

Gresham Invite: Northland Lutheran 2, Gresham 1; Gresham 2, Oneida Nation 0; Port Edwards 2, Gresham 1

De Pere Invite: Chippewa Falls 2, Pulaski 1; Pulaski 2, Kaukauna 0; West De Pere 2, Pulaski 0; Pulaski 2, Green Bay Southwest 0; Pulaski 2, Kaukauna 0

Marion: Elcho 2, Marion o; Marion 2, Lac Courte Oreilles (Hayward) 0; Marion 2, White Lake 0; Elcho 2, Marion 0; Phelps 2, Marion 0