Newark volleyball outlasts Orion in Class 1A sectional semifinal three-set win

Throughout Tuesday’s Class 1A Wethersfield Sectional semifinal match in Kewanee, the Newark and Orion volleyball squads battled back and forth both on the scoreboard and attempting to hold momentum.In the end the Norsemen were able to make more plays down the stretch and secured a thrilling 25-23, 27-29, 25-21 victory over the Chargers.“This was a true battle of mini runs throughout the entire match,” Newark coach P.J. McKinney said. “Neither team would let the other get a comfortable lead. It was back-and-forth and just when you thought you had a good hold on momentum it would get taken away. [Orion] is a very good team we beat here tonight; they’re really a tough matchup.Newark defeated Orion in three sets in Tuesday s Class 1A Wethersfield Sectional semifinal in Kewanee. pic.twitter.com/AUSkRwXNMJ The Times - Shaw Local (@MyWebTimes) November 4, 2026Newark (34-7) – winners of seven in a row – advances to Thursday’s 6 p.m. championship match against Fulton (31-5), which defeated Bri