​When New Covenant started summer workouts, the Warriors had one single goal. Every day, New Covenant spoke about winning the Class 2 State Championship.Players thought about hoisting the title during practice, at school and at home. They finally realized their dreams on Thursday, Nov. 5. New Covenant swept Woodland 3-0 (25-18, 25-22, 25-17) for the school’s first state title. “This is just so exciting to come and actually win a state championship,” outside hitter Lexi Burks said. “To say you are going to do it is one thing, but to actually do it is incredible.”New Covenant were the aggressors throughout the title match. Not only did they want to win, but the Warriors also wanted to sweep. New Covenant volleyball: Warriors win Class 2 State ChampionshipSweeping teams has been New Covenant’s bread and butter this season. The Warriors have won 24 of their 37 matches in three-set sweeps. The team’s offense has pummeled the opposition, while great defense has kept rallies alive. Woodland were the latest to feel the Warriors’ wrath. “We came in and we wanted to dominate this game and take state,” Burks said. “I think that’s really what helped us pull out this win.”The first set featured just two lead changes as New Covenant kept its foot on the gas pedal. Woodland had its best chance in set two. The Cardinals led 20-19, but New Covenant closed on a 6-2 run. The third set showcased even more dominance. The Warriors never trailed and led by as many as 10 points. Burks was outstanding for New Covenant. She led the team with 16 kills and 13 digs. The senior was insanely efficient with a hitting percentage of .519. Altogether, the Warriors hit .303 and earned eight aces. New Covenant Academy volleyball: Lexi Burks helps Warriors chase state titleAlong with Burks, five other New Covenant players tallied a kill. One of the team’s most impactful players was Kiera Edwards. Off the bench, Edwards recorded 12 kills, the second-most on the team. Edwards didn’t have just one strong game. She was the difference in the semifinals, too. The sophomore led the team with 15 kills in New Covenant’s five-set thriller versus Mid-Buchanan on Wednesday, Nov. 4. “She was on fire,” Burks said about Edwards. “She was doing amazing. For her to be a sophomore and to be swinging like the way that she was, she did amazing tonight.”The team’s offensive efficiency came directly from precise passing. Addy Mourey and Lillie Chapey delivered perfect pass after perfect pass. Chapey ended with 18 assists, while Mourey finished with 17. Libero Jenna Jackson, middle hitter Tina Voznyarska, defensive specialist Myah Vinson and Burks made good on their promise to deliver New Covenant a state title. This senior class will always be remembered for delivering the program its first championship. The future is quite bright for the Warriors, though. Six players that featured in the state championship will return for head coach Chenille Gaumer. “We hav