Wanting to set the tone early on its home court Tuesday, Sterling seized control and never let go against Freeport in their Class 3A Sterling Regional semifinal.

The Golden Warriors were efficient and balanced in their offensive attack, and their defense also played well in a 25-10, 25-16 victory over the Pretzels at Musgrove Fieldhouse.

“Our start was impressive,” Sterling’s Nia Harris said. “Efficiency was our biggest thing; we wanted to start off stronger in the postseason than how we started our season, and I think that’s what really motivated us.”

Fourth-seeded Sterling (19-15) advances to take on top-seeded Morris for the regional title on Thursday. Morris moved on with a 25-13, 25-19 win over eight-seeded Plano.

The Warriors never trailed in the first set, as Madison Birdsley

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