Lincoln Southwest Silver Hawks win first state volleyball title in program history

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Lincoln Southwest Silver Hawks claimed their first state volleyball title in program history Saturday by sweeping Papillion-La Vista.

The first set was close to start, with both teams trading points.

But Southwest broke through in the second half of the first set, securing the victory behind some big kills by Emerson Lionberger.

In set two, Lincoln Southwest jumped out to a 5-2 lead and never looked back, winning the set 25-17.

The Silver Hawks went on an 11-0 run to break a 14-14 tie in the third set and seal their first Class A state title.