No. 1-ranked St. Philip earned a return trip to the Michigan High School Athletic Association state finals in volleyball after sweeping No. 9 Crystal Falls Forest Park in a Class D state semifinals match at Kellogg Arena on Thursday.

St. Philip defeated Crystal Falls Forest Park 25-14, 25-22, 25-17.

Tigers advance to 13th straight final, to play for 8th straight crown.

Waterford Our Lady defeated Leland – 25-21, 28-26, 25-21 – in the other Class D volleyball semifinal . Tigers will face Waterford at 10 a.m. Saturday.

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