Cougars advance to the LHSAA Division II state semifinals after defeating the Tarpons in Thursday’s quarterfinal matchup.

LAFAYETTE, La. — The South Lafourche Tarpons saw their postseason run come to an end Thursday afternoon as they faced the St. Thomas More Cougars in the LHSAA Division II State Volleyball Tournament quarterfinals at the Cajundome.

St. Thomas More, the No. 1 seed in Division II, continued its impressive season with a 3-1 victory over the No. 9-seeded Tarpons, advancing to the state semifinals.

South Lafourche entered the matchup looking to pull off an upset against one of the state’s top volleyball programs. The Tarpons had put together a strong postseason campaign to earn their place among the final teams competing for a state championship.

However, the Cougars proved difficult to overcome, using their experience and consistency to secure the four-set victory.

For South Lafourche, the loss brings a close to a season that included plenty of accomplishments and a trip to the state quarterfinals. Reaching the Cajundome was a testament to the team’s hard work and determination throughout the season.

St. Thomas More continued its pursuit of a Division II state championship and moved one step closer to bringing home the title.

The Cougars advanced to Friday’s semifinal round, keeping their championship hopes alive.

Final Score:

* St. Thomas More — 3
* South Lafourche — 1