Norway’s Aili Freiberg (10) eyes a play as teammates Ashley Carlson (6), Kendall Burklund (2) and Chole Chartier (9) look on during an MHSAA Division 4 district semifinal against Carney-Nadeau on Wednesday at Norway High School. The Knights won 3-1. (Mary Spera photos)

After a five-set battle with Stephenson, the North Dickinson Nordics moved into the Thursday’s MHSAA Division 4 District 99 championship game against Norway.

Led by seniors Aubrey Applekamp and Raina Ledzian, the Nordics edged the Eagles 22-25, 25-17, 25-13, 20-25 19-17 on Wednesday at NDHS.

“A competitive match all the way through,” Johnson said. “The final set was back and forth with long rallies until Raina Ledzian was able to step up to the serving line and finish it with an ace.

“Aubrey played the net very well, and

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