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Photos: West Delaware vs. Gilbert, Iowa Class 4A state volleyball semifinals

Nov. 4, 2020 2:03 pm, Updated: Nov. 4, 2020 2:33 pm
#6 West Delaware faces #7 Gilbert in the Class 4A semifinals
West Delaware's Carlee Smith (1, center) hugs West Delaware's Ava Hauser (14) after they win their Class 4A state semifinal match of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
West Delaware's Ava Hauser (14) swings at the ball during their Class 4A state semifinal match of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
West Delaware's Carlee Smith (1) swings at the ball as Gilbert's Nicky Cory (7) tries to block during their Class 4A state semifinal match of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
West Delaware's Carlee Smith (1) celebrates with her team after they win their Class 4A state semifinal match of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Gilbert's Thea Rotto (5) holds up her team's state participant trophy after their Class 4A state semifinal match of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
West Delaware's Ava Hauser (14) celebrates a point during their Class 4A state semifinal match of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
West Delaware's Alivia Schulte (9) sends an attack over Gilbert's Nessa Johnson (11) during their Class 4A state semifinal match of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
West Delaware's Ava Hauser (14) jumps for an attack during their Class 4A state semifinal match of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
West Delaware's Kayla Felton (12) jumps in celebration of the match point of their Class 4A state semifinal match of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
West Delaware's Ava Hauser (14) celebrates a point during their Class 4A state semifinal match of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
West Delaware's Ava Hauser (14) hugs libero Ella Koloc (4) after winning their Class 4A state semifinal match of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
West Delaware head coach Brett Mather congratulates his players after winning their Class 4A state semifinal match of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Gilbert players and coaches pose for a photo with their state participant trophy after their Class 4A state semifinal match of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Gilbert's Thea Rotto (5) turns to her teammates to celebrate a point during their Class 4A state semifinal match of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
West Delaware's Kayla Felton (12) turns to Carlee Smith (1) to celebrate a kill along with Alivia Schulte (9) and Allie Demmer (10) during their Class 4A state semifinal match of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Gilbert's Nessa Johnson (11) and Nicky Cory (7) jump to try and block an attack during their Class 4A state semifinal match of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Gilbert's Abby Greder (14) stretches out to get under the ball during their Class 4A state semifinal match of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Gilbert's Nessa Johnson (11) sets the ball during their Class 4A state semifinal match of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Gilbert's Bella Nelson (2) jumps to try and block an attack during their Class 4A state semifinal match of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
West Delaware's Jaci Bries (3) and Erin Bathie (1) celebrate a point during their Class 4A state semifinal match of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Gilbert's Abby Greder (14, left) and Erin Bathie (1) both reach for the ball during their Class 4A state semifinal match of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Gilbert's Thea Rotto (5) jumps for an attack during their Class 4A state semifinal match of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Gilbert fans cheer for their team during their Class 4A state semifinal match of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Gilbert's Erin Bathie (1) tips the ball over during their Class 4A state semifinal match of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Gilbert head coach Stacy Johnson talks to her players during their Class 4A state semifinal match of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
West Delaware's Alivia Schulte (9) celebrates a point with her team during their Class 4A state semifinal match of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
West Delaware fans cheer for their team during their Class 4A state semifinal match of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
West Delaware's Ava Hauser (14) celebrates a point with teammates during their Class 4A state semifinal match of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
West Delaware's Kayla Felton (12) and Jaci Bries (3) jump to try and block an attack during their Class 4A state semifinal match of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
West Delaware's Ava Hauser (14) passes the ball during their Class 4A state semifinal match of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Gilbert head coach Stacy Johnson talks to her players during their Class 4A state semifinal match of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Gilbert's Nicky Cory (7) celebrates a point with teammates during the third set of their Class 4A state semifinal match of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
West Delaware's Alivia Schulte (9) swings for an attack over Gilbert's Nessa Johnson (11) during their Class 4A state semifinal match of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)