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Photos: Valdez beats Monroe in 3A volleyball championship

Led by a strong attack from Mesa Rorher, Valdez overcame a first-set loss to capture the Class 3A state volleyball championship Saturday with a four-set win over Monroe at the Alaska Airlines Center.

The Buccaneers triumphed 24-26, 25-18, 25-18, 25-20 to return to the top of 3A volleyball for the first time since winning four straight state crowns from 2001-04.

"It feels so good," said Rorher, who earned the tournament's outstanding hitter award and was named to the all-tournament team.

Read more: Back on top: Valdez rallies past Monroe to take Class 3A volleyball crown

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