SEQUIM — The Sequim volleyball team had a battle on its hands against North Mason, but the Wolves came together late to win 3-1 (25-21, 25-23, 20-25, 25-15) over the Bulldogs.
“It was a battle back-and-forth, but in the fourth game, we played better,” said coach Jennie Webber-Heilman. She said the Wolves did a good job serving.
“Our biggest issue is passing. We need to do better passing,” she said.
Rose Gibson led the team serving, going 18-for-19 with five aces.
Kassi Monteo and Brianna Palenik each served 8-for-8, while Sophia Greenleaf served 9-for-10.
Setter Kenzie Berglund had 23 assists and newcomer Teagan Neathery served 5-for-5. Ashton Reichner led the team with nine digs. Kendra Dodson, Jordyn Julmist, Neathery and Palenik all led the team with four kills each.
The Wolves (2-0, 3-1) are off to a good start to the season with a senior-heavy squad, but they get a big test today at volleyball powerhouse Bainbridge (2-0, 3-0).
East Jefferson 3, Port Angeles 2
PORT ANGELES — The East Jefferson girls volleyball team remained unbeaten, beating Port Angeles in a marathon five-set match, 25-21, 16-25, 25-17, 13-25 and 15-5.
“It was a very exciting game with some great rallies,” said East Jefferson coach Carrie Beebe.
Kaydance Plotner led the 3-0 Rivals with 19 serves, two for aces, and 32 digs. Penina Vailolo followed with 15 serves, 29 digs and 10 kills.
Dylin Shockley had 32 digs as well as six kills and 14 serves. Stephy Duran Sanchez added 13 serves with three aces. Carina Shiflet, new to middle this year, had six kills and seven blocks, while Emma Joy, who moved to right side this year, had four kills and five blocks in the game.
East Jefferson next hosts Life Christian in Chimacum at 6:30 p.m. Friday. Port Angeles also lost to always powerful Bainbridge 3-0 Tuesday night. The Roughriders travel to Olympic today.
