The Collinsville Middle School volleyball defeated previously undefeated O’Fallon Carriel Wednesday to advance to the Southern Illinois Junior High School Athletic Association State Tournament.

Front Row (L to R): Carlie Schuessler, Shannon Riley, Morgane Ash, Courtney Marten, Rachel Jones, Isabella Tucker. Standing (L to R): Coach Bobbi Burg, Summer Butterfield, Payten England, Kirsten Zimmerman, Emily Ford, Nicole Jerome, Audrey Fowler, Manager Dayna McGee / Submitted Photo

The Trail Blazers also knocked off Triad in the regional, to qualify for State. The volleyball team’s success comes about one month after the boys basketball team made it to the final four at State.

CMS travels to Pinckneyville for a 10 a.m. contest on Saturday, March 29. The game will be played at Pinckneyville High School against a yet-to-be-determined opponent.

The SIJHSAA State Tournament is a one-day affair. If the Trail Blazers win their first match, they will play again at 12 p.m. The winner of that contest moves on the championship at 3 p.m.

CMS volleyball team members are:

Carlie Schuessler, Shannon Riley, Morgane Ash, Courtney Marten, Rachel Jones, Isabella Tucker, Summer Butterfield, Payten England, Kirsten Zimmerman, Emily Ford, Nicole Jerome, Audrey Fowler,

The coach is Bobbi Burg and the manager is Dayna McGee.