The trudge in the first half of the season paid off at the end for Durango as the Trailblazers claimed the school’s first volleyball state championship in two decades.
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After going 2-5 at its fall classic in late September, the Trailblazers rattled off 13 straight wins.
They defeated Legacy 3-1 to win the Class 4A state title.
“One of their goals was once we finished the Fall Classic against all these tough teams, let’s go win out our season,” Durango coach Nicole Murphy said.
The Trailblazers stayed the course and dominated the entire second half of the season.
“Right now you might not see rewards. But if you’re truly disciplined in being your best self...good things will happen,” Murphy said.
FINALISTS:
Joseph Bedowitz Sierra Vista basketball: Guided the Mountain Lions to victories over Reno High and Damonte Ranch in the Class 4A state tournament to win the championship.
DJ Campbell Centennial football: Coached Centennial to first state title in program history with an 11-1 record after the program went 1-17 the previous two seasons.
Matt Nighswonger Shadow Ridge flag football: Won a third straight state championship with the Mustangs, which posted a 22-2 record.
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