Round IV: Frazier, GCC meet for fourth time with spot in PIAA final at stake
Frazier holds a 2-1 edge in its head-to-head meetings with Greensburg Central Catholic so far this girls volleyball season.
The one loss still haunts the Lady Commodores though.
After sweeping the Lady Centurions during the regular season to secure sole possession of the Section 4-A title, Frazier stunningly fell flat in a 3-0 loss to GCC in the WPIAL final.
Frazier regrouped and charged into the PIAA tournament, earning impressive wins at District 10 champion Saegertown, 3-2, and over District 9 champion Clarion, 3-0 at North Allegheny on Saturday, to reach the state final four.
There waiting for the Lady Commodores (17-4) again for a fourth meeting this season will be GCC (19-3).
The two play at 6 p.m. today at Norwin High School with a spot in the Class A state championship match on the line.
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The Lady Commodores won the first match with the Lady Centurions in impressive fashion, rallying from a 2-0 deficit for a reverse sweep 3-2 win at Greensburg, and then also won 3-1 at Frazier in their second meeting before the disappointing third clash.
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Greensburg Central Catholic has defeated Clarion Limestone, the second-place team out of District 9, 3-1, and swept District 6 champion West Branch, 3-0, to reach the semifinals.
The other PIAA semifinal pits District 1 champion Faith Christian (21-5) against District 3 champion Linville Hill (20-2).
The Class A state final is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Cumberland Valley High School in Mechanicsburg.