Stuart To Play For NVC Championship After Topping EPPJ

Top-seeded Stuart advanced to the finals of the NVC volleyball tournament with a 3-1 win over Elgin Public Pope John on Tuesday night in Neligh.

The Broncos defeated Elgin Public/Pope John, 20-25, 25-18, 25-16, 25-21 in the semifinal. Stuart will play St. Mary's in the NVC final on Friday at 7:30 p.m. in Niobrara.  

It will be the fourth time the teams have played one another this season. Stuart won the first two match-ups. The teams could potentially meet again in subdistricts next week.