The Central Catholic Lady Eagles are not in unchartered territory, having made almost annual trips to the state volleyball tournament at the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner in recent years.
The squad has made plenty of semifinal appearances, but a finals appearance, while close, is something that has been out of the Lady Eagles’ reach since their 2003 state championship.
This year, the squad returns to the state tournament for the fourth straight season with a large senior class in tow, and Central Catholic coach Latashia Wise said the feeling is different.
“It feels different this year,” she said. “I got to say ...