John Carroll Catholic High School’s girls’ volleyball team swept the Pelham High School team to win the 6A championship title on Oct. 30.
John Carroll Catholic High School had met area rival Pelham five times this season with the Panthers winning three and the Cavaliers two.
Coach Ginny Massa’s squad evened the series and then some with a 25-21, 25-12, 25-19 victory over Pelham in the Class 6A State Tournament championship match at the CrossPlex Thursday afternoon.
Sophomore middle hitter Mary Catherine Hart led the Cavaliers (40-8) with 11 kills, three digs and four blocks to capture MVP honors. Kelsi Hobbs also had 15 kills and 14 digs, Morgan Adamson had nine kills and setter Anna Runyan had 21 assists.
Pelham (41-17), coached by Scott Coefield, got 13 kills from Erin Hines, 27 assists from Emily Jackson and 18 digs from Hayley Brisendine. 
Players named to the Class 6A All-Tournament Team were Mary Catherine Hart, John Carroll Catholic (MVP); Morgan Adamson, John Carroll Catholic; Kelsi Hobbs, John Carroll Catholic; Erin Hines, Pelham; Autum Hiett, Pelham; Shelby Grace Mays, Arab; Miranda Bruce, Walker.
