RUSHVILLE, Ill. -- It was a battle of Adams County teams in the Class 1A Rushville-Industry Regional championship game on Thursday night when Mendon Unity and Liberty faced off.

The Mustangs got the better of their Adams County rivals, defeating the Eagles 2-0 (25-15, 25-18).

Unity junior Jillian Shaffer finished with 11 service points, two aces, 23 assists and eight digs.

Mustangs senior Saylor Barry ended the night with 12 digs and 12 kills, both team-highs.

Unity sophomore Morgan Arnsman compiled seven kills and two blocks.

Mustangs senior Kodi Duke chipped in five kills, two blocks and eight digs.

Liberty junior Claire Obert had 10 kills and two blocks.

Eagles senior libero Ava Heming racked up a team-high 14 digs.

Liberty freshman Weslee John came through with 11 assists, two

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