(La Porte, IN) - The La Porte High School Volleyball team won the sectional title over the weekend.  Despite missing several players, the Slicers defeated Plymouth for the championship Saturday night at Michigan City High School.

La Porte needed just three matches in the best three out of five series.  Paige Conklin led the Slicers in scoring with 21 kills.

The Slicers ranked 6^th in the state and 37^th nationally.  Open regional play begins Saturday at 9 a.m. at Slicer gym.  La Porte takes on Munster ranked 5^th in the state and 33^rd nationally.  The winner plays for the championship Saturday at 6:30 p.m. against either Penn or Crown Point.