GREAT FALLS — After falling short in last season's state play-in game, Great Falls CMR punched its ticket to the Class AA volleyball tournament this fall with a straight-set victory over Belgrade on Thursday at the Rustler Fieldhouse.

WATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS: Great Falls CMR volleyball punches ticket to state tournament in sweep of Belgrade

CMR (21-5) controlled the majority of Set 1 after Belgrade (13-13) got up early, as the Rustlers created lots of space to win 25-15. Malia Allen recorded a kill to end the opening frame.

In the second set, the Rustlers again started fast but the Panthers kept it close enough to take a 20-19 after an ace from Gracie Christensen. From there, CMR went on a 6-1 run to win the second game 25-21 with Tayah Osier recording the set-sealing kill.

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