South Rowan defeated East Rowan for the third time, while Carson won against West Rowan for the third time in the semifinals of the South Piedmont Conference Tournament.
Second-seeded South (19-5) swept the third-seeded Mustangs, having previously beaten them 3-2 and 3-1 in the regular season. A notable highlight for the Mustangs was senior Alli Corl's 1,000th career kill.
Top-seeded Carson (25-3) took a 3-1 win against the fourth-seeded Falcons. Carson and South will face off in the championship game at 6 p.m. on Wednesday at South Rowan.
Carson won both regular-season meetings with the Raiders.
A highlight for the Mustangs was the 1,000th career kill for senior Alli Corl.
Author's summary: Carson and South Rowan advance to the championship game.