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Lady Coyotes dealt first round loss at State D2 Championships

Potter-Dix went into the Nebraska State Volleyball Tournament last week on a roll and with high hopes for a good showing.

The Lady Coyotes entered the tournament with a 32-1 record and the third seed in the Class D2 bracket, having controlled their competition at each turn since the second match of the season.

But Chambers/Wheeler Central (WCW), behind the powerful one-two punch of seniors Jacie Laetsch and Regan Dierks, set the Lady Coyotes back on their heals, while unusual plays went against them.

"Obviously, we had a good season," said Potter-Dix Coach Sarah Dvorak following the loss. "It...