Loaded with size and experience, the McGregor Panthers began this season with OFSAA aspirations.

They’re one win away from getting there.

The top-seeded Panthers swept the Lambton Central Lancers 3-0 (25-16, 25-15, 25-12) in the LKSSAA senior boys AA volleyball final Thursday at McGregor.

“They’re playing really, really well right now,” Panthers coach Al Hendrie said. “They’re peaking at the right time.”

Next is a visit to Essex Thursday for the SWOSSAA final. The winner goes to the OFSAA championship Nov. 20-22 in Orillia.

The Panthers’ roster is filled with Grade 12s. With so many set to leave after this season, they’re playing with an urgency to make their last year count.

“We do have some Grade 11s returning, but this year we’ve got to go as far as we can,” Hendrie said. “If the

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