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NOVEMBER 15, 2024 THE CATHOLIC WEEK PAGE 9 HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS Dirty Dozen captures third straight state title McT wins five-set thriller for 24th crown; Montgomery Catholic, St. Michael also reach state tournament ByThe CatholicWeek The McGill-Toolen Catholic High School volleyball team made it three state champion- ships in a row with a dramatic win over Bob Jones High School on Oct. 30. The Dirty Dozen captured the Class 7A title with a 3-2 (25-22, 25-17,18-25, 24-26, 15-13) win at the CrossPlex Bill Harris Arena in Birmingham. The match had 26 tie scores and 12 lead changes before McGill- Toolen earned the title. It was the third consecutive year the Dirty Dozen defeated Bob Jones for the state title and it was the program’s 24th state title. Paris McQuirter had 26 of McGill-Toolen’s 63 total kills to earn tournament MVP honors. She was joined on the team by Catherine McClain, who added 20 kills and 17 digs for McGill- Toolen and setter Alice Wood had 53 assists, 14 digs, and four service aces. Montgomery Catholic Pre- paratory School and St.Michael Catholic High School also earned state tournament appear- ances.Montgomery Catholic fell 3-2 to UMS-Wright in the Class 5A state semifinals on Oct. 30. St.Michael reached the state quarterfinals and dropped a 3-0 decision to Madison County. Photo courtesy of AHSAA The McGill-Toolen Catholic High School volleyball team — the "Dirty Dozen" — won its third consecutive Class 7A state championship with a 3-2 win over Bob Jones High School on Oct. 30. CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES Photos courtesy of Catholic Social Services Catholic Social Services of Mobile hosted its "Trunk or Treat" celebration on Oct. 26 for its neighbors and their families. A total of 377 participants walked through to collect candy or trinkets from decorated cars and trucks with the themes of the Wild West, Scooby Doo, Star Wars and a Little Debbie-themed cake walk.