The Holton volleyball team had their 2023 season come to an end in the pool play round of the Class 4A State Tournament in Hutchinson on Friday. 

The Wildcats went 1-2 in pool play with losses to Circle and McPherson but picked up a win in their final match over Louisburg. 

Circle won the first matchup 25-19, 25-10 with McPherson winning the second matchup 25-20, 25-15. 

Holton and Louisburg played a wild first set in the final matchup of the evening with Louisburg pulling out the 31-29 set one win. Holton would battle back and win the next two sets 25-22 and 25-19. 

The semifinal matchups in 4A will feature Bishop Miege vs. Louisburg and Andale vs. McPherson. Those will be played on Saturday beginning at 1:00 PM. 

Holton finishes their season with a record of 26-17 with a third place finish in the Big 7 behind Nemaha Central and Perry-Lecompton.