OSAGE - The Kennedy Cougars reached the championship match of the Osage volleyball tournament Saturday afternoon before running into one of the strongest teams in the state.

Dike-New Hartford defeated Kennedy, 25-16, 25-16, for the title to leave the Cougars with a 3-2 record for the tournament.

Dike-New Hartford won the Class 2A state title last year and is ranked No.1 in Class 2A this year.

Kennedy compiled a 2-1 record in pool play before posting a 25-11, 25-19 victory over Waverly-Shell Rock, which is ranked No.13 in Class 4A.

Kennedy Results

Defeated Fort Dodge, 21-8, 21-7
Defeated Cedar Falls, 21-15, 21-16
Lost to Osage, 21-19, 21-19
Defeated Waverly-Shell Rock, 25-11, 25-19
Lost to Dike-New Hartford, 25-16, 25-16