Crane Mustangs Claim High Desert Volleyball Title

PRAIRIE CITY – The Crane Mustangs will enter the 1A state tournament as the High Desert League champions after claiming the title on Saturday, Oct. 23 during a full day of volleyball action in Prairie City. Crane downed Jordan Valley in the final match of the day for the title.

Jordan Valley will enter the state tournament as the second seed and after a third-place contest, host Prairie City/Burnt River will be on the road as the third entry in the state tournament representing the High Desert League.

The win avenged the lone league loss for Crane to Jordan Valley, a 2-3 decision on Oct. 20, just three days prior to the tournament win. On Sept. 30, Crane took a 3-1 win over Jordan Valley.

Photo Gallery – High Desert Volleyball District Tournament – John Braese

Crane ends the season 17-10 overall and Jordan Valley will step into state play with a 12-5 overall record. Crane is currently ranked ninth in the state polls while Jordan Valley holds down the 11th-place ranking.

The mild upset of the day was the host Prairie City/Burnt River team. After falling to Adrian both in league play and in previous tournament play during the season, the Panthers came up with a four-set victory to return to the state tournament. The Panthers previously made an appearance in 2019. Prairie City/Burnt River finish the regular season with a 7-10 overall record.

Game One

Prairie City/Burnt River  25           25           25

Monument/Dayville       13           7              10

Game Two

Adrian                                   25           25           25

Harper                                  7              13           10

Consolation Game

Monument/Dayville       25           25

Harper                                  12           19

Semi-final Game

Crane                                    23           25           25           25

Prairie City/Burnt River  25           15           15           14

Semi-final Game

Jordan Valley                     25           23           21           25           15

Adrian                                   20           25           25           15           13

Third Place Game

Prairie City/Burnt River  20           25           27           25

Adrian                                   25           23           25           23

Championship Game

Crane                                    15           25           25           25

Jordan Valley                     25           19           9              18