The high school volleyball season has reached a stage where records no longer matter, and it's all about survival.
Local squads competed in regional action on Tuesday night, hoping to make deep postseason runs into November.
Columbia (33-1) entered the Roxana Regional as the top-ranked school in the state for Class 2A, ahead of Bloomington Central Catholic and Cahokia Conference rival Breese Central.
A win over Roxana on Tuesday put the Eagles into Thursday's final against either Freeburg or Father McGivney for a berth in Tuesday's Wesclin Sectional.
The Eagles ended their regular season with a 25-16, 25-14 win over Freeburg.
Author's summary: Volleyball season advances to regional stage.