Section 7AA title a 'total shock' for Esko, Bailey

Section 7AA title a 'total shock' for Esko, Bailey

HERMANTOWN — When Esko’s Maren Bailey went up for a swing in the fifth set of the Section 7AA championship against Rush City Saturday at Hermantown, she didn’t realize it was the one that would send her team to state. To be sure, it was a good swing, but the Tigers also got a hand on it in what should have been an easy dig. Instead there was a miscommunication in the defense and the ball hit the floor, giving Esko a 3-2 (18-25, 25-8, 25-15, 20-2…

Section Volleyball: Esko Defeats Rush City in Five Sets to Claim First Section Title Since 2011

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- For the fourth consecutive year, the Esko volleyball team faced off against Rush City in the Section 7AA title game. In a close section title game, Esko defeated the Tigers 3-2 to earn their first section championship since 2011. The scores were (18-25, 25-8, 25-15, 20-25, 16-14) Esko will learn who its state opponent is later this week. Categories: High School, Sports