St. Pius X’s volleyball team defeated North Hall (25-14, 25-18, 25-19) in the Class AAA state playoffs to end the Trojans’ season Tuesday night in Atlanta.

North Hall senior Evann Rowland had 12 kills, three blocks, five digs and an ace on the night to lead in the loss.

Kathryn Bell had 18 assists, two kills and three digs for the Trojans (28-15-2), Lauren Gregory had a pair of kills and six digs and fellow junior Megan Cox had five digs.

Flowery Branch’s season ends in state playoffs

Flowery Branch High’s volleyball team saw their season come to an end as it fell 3-0 to Riverwood in the sweet 16 matchup on Tuesday night in Atlanta.

The Lady Falcons finished with a 21-19 on the year.

Senior outside hitter Nicole Reed and junior middle blocker Kathryn McMillin were standout players for Flowery Branch.