The St. Clement Lady Anchors will be advancing to the State Tournament thanks to a great team effort.

St. Clement Lady Anchors secured a spot in the State Tournament for the first time in 11 years, after a nail-biting 3-2 victory over the Trinity Catholic Falcons. Leading the victory was Junior Captain Kristina Ofoedu (Somerville) with 23 service points, 7 kills, 5 aces and 12 digs. Sophomore Megan Berg (Medford) had 20 service points and Junior Captain Allison Caloggero (Medford) with 19 service points, 8 aces, 4 kills and 11 digs. The victory boosts the Lady Anchors to a 10-3 overall record.

“This is such a great achievement for us after coming off a disappointing 2010 season,” according to Head Coach Lisa Regione. “Most of these girls have been playing together since the 7th grade.”

The victory was bittersweet after a crushing loss earlier in the week to the Catholic Central League leader Marian. Lady Anchors sophomore Kayla Morello (Medford) had 9 service points and 6 kills and junior captain Judy D’Haiti (Cambridge) had 12 service points and 4 aces. This week the Lady Anchors will host Boston International, Cristo Rey and Mystic Valley Charter School.