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RAIDERETTES EARN

C-2 RUNNERS-UP

Sounds of the Mead pep band. cheers from the crowd. and lots of 1984
enthusiasm filled the gym at the pep rally. as the Raiderettes were Nebraska
getting ready for their trip to the state volleyball tournament. As the State
decorated bus was leaving. chants of "Take State" and those similar Volleyball
to this could be heard.
Tournament

When the Raiderettes arrived at Lincoln High School. aside from having
"butterflies", they were eager to face their first opponent. the Deshl
Dragons. The returning state runners-up from last year and the to
seeded team of the tournament were stunned as the Raiderettes be
them in two sets 15-11. 18-16. The Raiderettes continued their sue
as they defeated the Wynott Bluedevils in two sets 15-9, 15-3.

After winning the second game. sparkle filled the eyes of the pia
and the crowd as the Raiderettes had now qualified for the state final

It was finally the big moment everyone had been waiting for. Th
Raiderettes were getting ready for the game in the Pershing
Auditorium. People were filling the stands as it got closer to playin
time. Chants and yells were coming from the crowds of each of the
teams. The final seconds of warm-up were ticking off and th
Raidere+tes were ready to face the Friend Bulldogs.