After winning set one at Tuesday night’s Class 3A IC Catholic Prep sectional semifinal, Burlington Central wasn’t overly concerned when its opponent, Resurrection, rose up to claim the second set and tie the match.

But when the sixth-seeded Bandits raced out to a 5-1 lead in set three, a few shreds of doubt began to creep in for the second-seeded Rockets.

“We were down, but we just had to keep our heads up,” said Burlington Central freshman Joselyn Johnson. “Just trust each other that we could push, get ahead and stay ahead, because every point matters.

“It was nerve-wracking, but I have a very high standard that I like to play up to.”

And it was Johnson, midway through the deciding game, who helped turn the tide for the Rockets.

She led a rally on serve, hitting two consecutive ace

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