Hampshire setter Kylie Lambert achieved a career passing milestone as the No. 1 seeded Whip-Purs fought to protect their home court during Tuesday’s IHSA 4A sectional semifinal girls volleyball match against Mundelein.

Lambert paced the Hampshire offense, finishing with a team-best 16 assists and eclipsing 1,000 assists for her career as the Whip-Purs defeated the No. 2 seeded Mustangs 25-20, 25-20. Outside hitters Katelyn Petterson and Elizabeth King combined for 21 kills as Hampshire (31-5) advanced to the sectional final, which will be played at 6 p.m. on Thursday at Hampshire.

“It means everything,” Lambert said. “It means a lot to me because a lot of setters aren’t able to do that unless they’re running a 5-1. I’ve worked really hard for this and it’s a goal I’ve wanted to reach fo

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