NORMAL — NCOE lost to Illini Bluffs 25-19, 25-22 in the 1A State Volleyball semifinals this morning at Redbird Arena.

The Fighting Cardinals fall to 36-3 on the season.

NCOE will face Athens tomorrow morning at 9:00 for 3rd place. The Lady Warriors fell to Newark 25-20, 25-14 in the other semi.