Round two of the Iowa high school volleyball playoffs began Monday (10/28).  In Class 1A Region 8, WACO eliminated North Mahaska three sets to none in Wayland….with scores of 25-17, 25-19 and 25-14.  Morgan Graber led the Warriors with 17 kills, while Madi McKay had nine for North Mahaska.  The Warhawks end the year with a 16-12 mark.  WACO improves to 23-11 and will play at New London Thursday (10/31) in the region semifinals.

Also in 1A Region 8 on Monday, New London swept Keota three-nothing.  In 1A Region 4, Montezuma advanced to the semifinals with a sweep over Lynnville-Sully in Montezuma.  The scores were 25-20, 25-12 and 25-19.  The Bravettes will play at North Tama on Thursday in the region semifinals.

In Class 2A Region 5 last night, Pella Christian swept Pleasantville three-nothing.  The Eagles play at Van Buren Thursday in the semifinals.  And in 2A Region 6, Hudson swept Colfax-Mingo three sets to none.

Here’s Tuesday night’s (10/29) volleyball playoff schedule:  In Class 3A Region 8, Albia hosts Davis County.  In Class 4A Region 4, Newton travels to Cedar Rapids Xavier; and in Class 4A Region 5, Pella is at Marion and Knoxville hosts Carlisle.