A lackluster first set for Richmond-Burton didn’t sound the alarm.

In fact, the Rockets enjoy a challenge.

After a noncompetitive opening set against Montini in the Class 2A Boylan Sectional semifinals on Tuesday, Coastal Carolina commit Dani Hopp took over for second-seeded R-B, which bounced back for a 13-25, 25-20, 25-21 win against the top-seeded Broncos in Rockford.

“We knew this team could do it. We have a strong connection, and it was just a matter of going out there and doing what we know we can do,” said Hopp, who led all players Tuesday with 17 kills, including eight in the decisive third set. “It gives us a lot of excitement and momentum for our next match.”

Class 2A Boylan Sectional: @RbchsV defeats Montini 13-25, 25-20, 25-21. What an effort on the last point for the

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