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East Volleyball Rockets to Third Place at State

The Saints' assistant coaches participated in a rather interesting tradition while downstate.

St. Charles 's girl volleyball team brought home a third-place trophy over the weekend

The Daily Herald reports that the team brought a sense of humor to Redbird Arena in Normal on Saturday. The Saints defeated Marist High School to clinch their trophy. 

This is the sixth state trophy for East girls volleyball.

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As for the humor, the Saints male assistant coaches donned dresses during a pregame meal at a local restaurant.

The dresses are a downstate tradition for the team, according to the Kane County Chronicle.

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