Last season was one to forget for the Nazareth volleyball team, as it finished with just three victories two years after qualifying for the state tournament.

With a new head coach, not much was expected from the Roadrunners this season. But Nazareth’s magical season will wind up in a familiar place - Illinois State University - following a 27-25, 25-18 victory over Fenwick in the Class 3A De La Salle Supersectional Monday night.

“It’s amazing. It’s just so overwhelming,” Nazareth senior outside hitter Beth Surowiec said. “This team worked so hard for what we did and we left it all on the court.”

“It’s awesome. I’m so excited,” said Nazareth senior middle hitter Jane Manecke. “Everyone knew after last year it was time to turn around.”

In a seesaw first set, Nazareth (20-18) was on t

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