Newman volleyball earns third straight state tournament bid: 'We set a certain standard'

WAUSAU – Since Newman Catholic capped off four consecutive state titles in 2016, the program has yet to bring the gold ball back home. But after downing Highland to snap Six Rivers champions 15-game win streak in the WIAA Division 5 semifinal, the Fighting Cardinals have another shot to earn a fifth state championship, while making their third consecutive state tournament appearance. As a No. 1 seed, Newman will make their trip back in the state tourney for the 15th time overall, after dropping a four-set match against Columbus Catholic in the Division 5 state championship in 2024. During the span of 2011-2019, Newman Coach Betty Lange and her group of Cardinals won four straight titles in...