AUBURN HILLS — Romeo sat and watched as MAC Red rival Utica Eisenhower punched its ticket to the championship in the first of Wednesday’s D1 district semifinals at Avondale.

But if at any point the Bulldogs let thoughts of getting revenge on the Eagles for last year’s postseason exit creep into their minds when they took the floor afterward, Stoney Creek provided a reminder that Romeo’s maximum attention was required in the present.

All five sets ended up being necessary for the Bulldogs to advance past the Cougars, 25-20, 22-25, 23-25, 25-22, 16-14.

“The girls knew (Stoney Creek), they were worthy of everything they did tonight,” Bulldogs head coach Stacy Williams said. “I mean, they played phenomenal. That was a brutal match for both teams. One team wins, and it’s be two points in alm

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