Benet Academy players celebrate their state semifinal victory over Libertyville Friday night. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media
Benet Academy's Sheila Doyle (3) and Nicki Barnes (8) celebrate the Redwings' win over Libertyville Friday night. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media
Benet Academy's Cara Mattaliano (5) goes up for a kill against Libertyville's Cindy Zhou. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media
Benet Academy's Nicki Barnes goes for a spike against Libertyville's Taylor Zant (3) and Jordan Bauer (12). | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media
Benet Academy's Cara Mattaliano makes a dig Friday against Libertyville. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media
Benet Academy's Hannah Kaminsky goes for a kill Friday against Libertyville. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media
Benet Academy's Sheila Doyle dives for a dig and misses during Friday's state semifinal match against Libertyville. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media
Benet Academy's Rachael Fara goes for a kill against Libertyville's Jordan Bauer. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media
Up a game and leading 15-10 in the second, Libertyville appeared to have No. 1-ranked Benet on the ropes. But appearances can be deceiving. Benet went on a 9-0 run to take a 19-15 lead and earn the second game, then used a 10-1 run …
