Volleyball quarterfinals: Novi defeats Ann Arbor Skyline

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Novi's Megha Gondi's smile breaks through as she adjusts her mask after beating Ann Arbor Skyline in five games in the volleyball quarterfinals at Lincoln High School in Ypsilanti, Michigan  on January 12, 2021.
Novi's Megha Gondi's smile breaks through as she adjusts her mask after beating Ann Arbor Skyline in five games in the volleyball quarterfinals at Lincoln High School in Ypsilanti, Michigan  on January 12, 2021.
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The celebration begins, including head coach Kacy Byron, as Novi beats Skyline in the quarterfinals.
The celebration begins, including head coach Kacy Byron, as Novi beats Skyline in the quarterfinals.
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Skyline's Harper Murray and Novi's Rachel Carr battle above the net.
Skyline's Harper Murray and Novi's Rachel Carr battle above the net.
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Novi's Caleigh Robinson hits a shot over the net against Skyline in the first game.
Novi's Caleigh Robinson hits a shot over the net against Skyline in the first game.
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Skyline's  Harper Murray slams down a shot against Novi in the second game.
Skyline's Harper Murray slams down a shot against Novi in the second game.
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Novi's Megha Gondi puts a shot over the net in Game 4.
Novi's Megha Gondi puts a shot over the net in Game 4.
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Skyline's Ayla Dunbar gets under a return against Novi in the first game.
Skyline's Ayla Dunbar gets under a return against Novi in the first game.
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Skyline's Jordan Hall gets under the ball in the fifth game.
Skyline's Jordan Hall gets under the ball in the fifth game.
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Skyline's  Sophie Schrag slams home a shot over the net against Novi in the second game.
Skyline's Sophie Schrag slams home a shot over the net against Novi in the second game.
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Novi's Harshita Challa puts up a wall of defense in Game 4.
Novi's Harshita Challa puts up a wall of defense in Game 4.
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Skyline's Cari Bohm puts a shot over the net in Game 4.
Skyline's Cari Bohm puts a shot over the net in Game 4.
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Skyline's Harper Murray tries to get a shot past Novi's defense of Reganne Bennett and Caleigh Robinson in Game 4.
Skyline's Harper Murray tries to get a shot past Novi's defense of Reganne Bennett and Caleigh Robinson in Game 4.
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Skyline's Sophie Schrag and Ayla Dunbar put up a wall on a shot by Novi's Caleigh Robinson in Game 5.
Skyline's Sophie Schrag and Ayla Dunbar put up a wall on a shot by Novi's Caleigh Robinson in Game 5.
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Novi's Sarah Vellucci gets under the ball and sets up a slam over the net in Game 5.
Novi's Sarah Vellucci gets under the ball and sets up a slam over the net in Game 5.
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Skyline's Harper Murray goes up for a slam in Game 5.
Skyline's Harper Murray goes up for a slam in Game 5.
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Novi's Sarah Vellucci
Novi's Sarah Vellucci
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Skyline's Lauren Lee sets up a return against Novi.
Skyline's Lauren Lee sets up a return against Novi.
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Novi's Rachel Karr lobs a shot over the front line of Ann Arbor Skyline.
Novi's Rachel Karr lobs a shot over the front line of Ann Arbor Skyline.
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Skyline's Sasha Akuezue returns a shot back over the net.
Skyline's Sasha Akuezue returns a shot back over the net.
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Novi's Rachel Karr gets under the ball setting it up for a teammate.
Novi's Rachel Karr gets under the ball setting it up for a teammate.
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Novi's Rachel Karr slams a shot over the net against Ann Arbor Skylines defense.
Novi's Rachel Karr slams a shot over the net against Ann Arbor Skylines defense.
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Novi's players race out onto the court after beating Ann Arbor Skyline in 5 games.
Novi's players race out onto the court after beating Ann Arbor Skyline in 5 games.
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