West Noble brought home its second consecutive NECC volleyball tournament championship Saturday at Westview, defeating Fremont, Garrett and Lakeland to claim the title. The Chargers opened the tournament with a convincing 25-10, 25-11 victory over Fremont. Elyse Mead led the offense with 10 kills, followed by Lydia Mead with seven, Izzy Beers with five and Ella Limerick with four. Limerick also recorded 22 assists and five aces, while Elyse Mead added eight digs. West Noble continued its strong play in the semifinals, sweeping Garrett 25-13, 25-9. Elyse Mead again paced the attack with 11 kills, while Reagan Eash contributed six and Lydia Mead added three. Limerick finished with 20 assists, Elyse Mead collected five digs and Darcy Ritchie served two aces. The championship match presented a tougher challenge, as Lakeland took the opening set 25-21. The Chargers responded with a 25-19 victory in the second set before taking control in the deciding set, winning 15-5 to secure the championship. Elyse Mead finished the final with 11 kills and four aces, while Lydia Mead contributed 10 kills and nine digs. Reagan Eash added six kills, and Limerick directed the offense with 32 assists. Addy Burns led the defense with 13 digs, while Izzy Beers and Elyse Mead each recorded eight. Coach Mead praised the team’s response after the opening-set loss, crediting the seniors for leading the turnaround with a never-give-up attitude. West Noble (27-3) now turns its attention to the IHSAA Sectional at home next Saturday. After receiving a first-round bye, the Chargers will face the winner of Columbia City and Tippecanoe Valley. Great work, ladies, and congratulations on another NECC tournament championship! Go Chargers!