2007 Iowa State Volleyball Tournament

Class 3A Semifinals – Friday, November 9, 2007

Mount Vernon 25-25-25, Algona 15-12-23

Mount Vernon’s young team was supposed to use this year’s state tournament experience as a stepping stone for next season. Someone forgot to relay the message to the Mustangs.

Mount Vernon, ranked 13^th, advanced to the Class 3A championship game by steamrolling Algona, 3-0 in semifinal action Friday. Mount Vernon now faces defending champion Sioux City Heelan in the 3A title match at 1:30 p.m. Saturday.

The Mustang defense smothered the Bulldogs, forcing Algona into 26 hitting errors. Mount Vernon was paced by Shelby Kintzel’s 17 kills and three blocks.

Natalie Hackbarth led Algona with eight kills.

Mount Vernon will play in the Class 3A championship Saturday at 1:30 p.m. The Mustangs will be shooting for their first title since defeating Dike in the Class 1A championship.