Scott City moves on to State

Scott City's Katie Hogan, center, jumps for joy after defeating Liberty in the Class 2 sectional Quarterfinals 2-0 at Clearwater Saturday. (ELIZABETH DODD)

Scott City's Katie Diebold, attempts a block in the second game during a 2-0 win over Liberty in the Class 2 sectional Quarterfinals at Clearwater Saturday. (ELIZABETH DODD)

Scott City's Brooke Simpson, left, and Stephanie Essner attempt a block in the first game of a 2-0 victory against Crystal City in the Class 2 sectional at Clearwater Saturday. (ELIZABETH DODD)

Scott City's Anna Laitinen attempts a kill in the first game of a 2-0 victory against Crystal City in the Class 2 sectional at Clearwater Saturday. (ELIZABETH DODD)

Scott City's Katie Hogan, right, attempts a kill against Liberty's Hailey Stephens in the Class 2 sectional Quarterfinals at Clearwater Saturday. Scott City defeated Liberty 2-0. (ELIZABETH DODD)

Scott City's Stephanie Essner waits in position during the sectional against Crystal City. (ELIZABETH DODD)

There were many hugs after Scott City defeated Liberty sending them to state. (ELIZABETH DODD)

Proud parents line up for photos. (ELIZABETH DODD)

Faces of relief and excitement as Scott City heads to state for the first time. (ELIZABETH DODD)

Brooke Simpson hugs her former coach Carl Ritter who coached Simpson as a freshman. (ELIZABETH DODD)

Scott City happily poses for pictures to remember the victory. (ELIZABETH DODD)

Scott City celebrates a point during the sectional against Crystal City. (ELIZABETH DODD)

Scott City fans do a cheer during a time out at the Class 2 sectional Quarterfinals against Liberty at Clearwater. (ELIZABETH DODD)

Anna Laitinen, left, and Stephanie Essner encourage each other before the start of the Quarterfinals against Liberty. (ELIZABETH DODD)

Scott City huddles before the start of the Quarterfinals against Liberty. (ELIZABETH DODD)

Scott City celebrates defeating Liberty. They will play in the State Tournament in Kansas City next weekend. (ELIZABETH DODD)

Katie Hogan's mom, Roberta Lynn, yells "We are number one!" with three points to go against Liberty. (ELIZABETH DODD)

"This is what we worked all year for," Coach Haley A Jennings said, I told you you could win if you wanted it and you wanted it!" (ELIZABETH DODD)

Hands go up one more time as the girls celebrate going to state. (ELIZABETH DODD)

Scott City's Katie Hogan waits for the next play to begin. (ELIZABETH DODD)

Coach Haley A. Jennings fires up the girls during a time out against Liberty. (ELIZABETH DODD)