League champion Moscrop and runner-up Burnaby North both went to four sets before moving on to the playoff final on Wednesday.
North defeated a plucky New Westminster team 3-1 in the opening girls’ volleyball semifinal matchup at Moscrop on Monday.
Host Moscrop also struggled against fourth-place Burnaby Mountain before finally prevailing 25-17, 18-25, 26-24, 25-20.
“Mountain played great (defence) and served and swung well, digging everything we hit at them,” said Moscrop coach Kim Or.
The district girls’ playoff placement finals wind up today (Wednesday) at Moscrop, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The BNW final is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m.
In senior boys’ Lower Mainland volleyball qualifying, Burnaby North and Moscrop will also matchup in the district final at North on Wednesday. Game time is also 7:30 p.m.