Mason County Eastern rallied past Muskegon Catholic Central in four close sets to defend its Division 4 district volleyball title. Senior Emma Figgins powered the Cardinals through a pivotal third-set comeback, and MCE now advances to the regional semifinals.

By the Numbers
  • Final: 25-23, 21-25, 25-22, 25-21.
  • Emma Figgins: 19 kills, 6 aces and 27 digs.
  • Brailyn Johnson: 36 assists, 24 digs and 6 blocks.
  • Muskegon Catholic Central finished 27-19-2.
Yes, But

Muskegon Catholic Central stayed within reach throughout and led 19-14 in the third set before MCE rallied. The Crusaders also grabbed an early fourth-set lead, but late errors helped the Cardinals close out the match.

What's Next

Mason County Eastern faces Midland Calvary Baptist in the regional semifinals Tuesday at 5 p.m. at Coleman High School.

Bottom Line

MCE’s experience showed when the match tightened: the Cardinals turned a five-point third-set deficit into the decisive swing and kept their postseason run alive.