It was a tough draw for a first round opponent in the state Class 5A playoffs, and though they did not back down from taller and favored Melissa, Ennis went down shooting in a three-set sweep. The Cardinals, 32-9, won 25-17, 25-22 and 25-21, a margin of just 15 points, but the Lady Lions played quite well.
It was their first trip to the playoffs since 2019, and while they have had winning seasons s…