Coal City, Cissna Park girls volleyball teams each fall in sectional semis: Tuesday’s Daily Journal roundup

IHSA Class 2A Pontiac Sectional semifinals(1)Tri-Valley d. (5)Coal City 25-27, 25-13, 25-12: After gutting out close win in the first set, the Coalers (22-13) saw Tri-Valley pull away over the next two. Coal City has its season come to an end after winning its first regional title in five years. IHSA Class 1A Lexington Sectional semifinals(2) Illini Bluffs d. (1)Cissna Park 23-25, 25-22, 26-24: It was about as close as could be on Tuesday, but after winning their fifth straight regional title, the Timberwolves (22-14) came up a few points shy of a chance to play for their fourth straight sectional title. Marina Day led the team with eight kills and four blocks. Ella Schluter had 14 assists, while Annika Stadeli had six digs and Kendyl Neukomm and Mady Marcott had five digs apiece. Neukomm also had three aces.