No. 4 Davenport Assumption went to its middle hitters consistently and No. 5 Des Moines Christian never really had an answer. And the Knights were never really threatened as they rolled to a 25-21, 25-15, 25-21 win in a Class 3A state volleyball quarterfinal matchup at Xtream Arena.
Reigning state champion Iowa City Liberty is one of three Metro/Iowa City “big-school” teams and one of five overall playing in regional-final volleyball matches Tuesday night.
It was the inspired play of freshman Ellah Derrer, especially at critical moments, that allowed No. 2 Davenport Assumption (31-7) to advance with a 25-22, 19-25, 25-15, 32-30 victory over Osage in the Class 3A state volleyball quarterfinals at Xtream Arena.