Photo gallery: Illini West to play for sectional volleyball championship after dispatching PORTA

October 31, 2023 | By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor

Illini West's Josie Bryan, left, and Madalyn Boyer, right, put up a block during Monday night's Class 2A sectional semifinal against Petersburg PORTA in Pleasant Plains, Ill. | Matt Schuckman photo

PLEASANT PLAINS, Ill. — Madalyn Boyer said every play gives the Illini West volleyball team confidence, and throughout Monday night’s Class 2A sectional semifinal against Petersburg PORTA — especially the final two sets — confidence grew.

The Chargers outlasted the Bluejays 22-25, 25-21, 25-18 to advance to the sectional title match against Pleasant Plains at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

Muddy River Sports Editor Matt Schuckman sat courtside Monday night and put together this photo gallery: