November 2, 2018

’Dores headed to WPIAL championship

By Mon Valley Independent

By Jose Negron

jnegron@yourmvi.com

Heading into Thursday’s WPIAL Class 2A semifinal against top-seeded Freeport, Frazier volleyball coach Mandy Hartman talked with her team during practice Wednesday about the importance of striking early and setting a tone.

She let her team know that winning the first set could be beneficial considering the Yellowjackets haven’t played from behind much this season.

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