PREP VOLLEYBALL: Lakeland picks up another big road win in league
LEWISTON — With Lewiston’s drop in classification this school year and next, the Lakeland Hawks have one more team to go through in their bid to advance to state.
In the first volleyball matchup with both the Hawks and Bengals in the same classification, Lakeland got 20 kills, three blocks and two aces from Ziya Munyer in a 25-22, 17-25, 25-11, 25-23 victory at Lewiston High on Tuesday night.
“This win is a result of everyone working together,” Lakeland coach Kelsie Badger said. “We’ve been emphasizing teamwork in practice, and today it really paid off. Every player stepped up and contributed, and that’s what made the difference.”
Landree Simon added 11 kills for Lakeland (3-1, 2-1 IEL). Olivia Zazuetta had 40 assists, Addy Jo Hocking 17 digs, Lexi Levesque two aces for the Hawks, who won at Lake City last week.
“We came out strong in the first set, quickly establishing control with solid passing and aggressive attacks,” Badger said. “Lewiston fought back, but we maintained our composure, relying on strong defense and a balanced offensive attack to close out the match.”
Lewiston is 1-2, 0-2.
Lakeland plays host to Coeur d’Alene on Thursday in a nonleague match.
Ridgeline d.
Coeur d’Alene
COEUR d’ALENE — The visiting Falcons of Liberty Lake, in their season opener, won the final two sets to hand the Vikings their first loss of the season in the nonleague match at Viking Court.
“It was a battle for sure,” Coeur d’Alene coach Carly Curtis said. “We both have a well-rounded offense, and scrapped out on defense. Ridgeline got up a lot of great digs, but we got up a lot of hits too.”
Junior Kaylee Paulson had 18 kills for Coeur d’Alene (12-1). Gracie Legg had 18 digs and three aces, Paisley Goings six kills and three aces, Bridget Maiani 16 digs, Hannah Shafer 29 assists, Lizzy Hardy 17 digs, Gianna Callari five blocks, Camryn Farrar and Aiva Reed four blocks each.
Coeur d’Alene plays at Lakeland on Thursday in a nonleague match.
Lake City d.
Sandpoint
SANDPOINT — Sophomore Camryn Woodman had 10 kills and three aces as the visiting Timberwolves defeated the Bulldogs 25-19, 23-25, 25-19, 25-17 in nonleague play at Les Rogers Court.
Jessalyn Wilson had 10 kills and nine digs for Lake City (3-1). Kate Moglia had 14 assists and three aces, Taylor Winey 11 assists and seven aces, Daphne Neeley 17 digs and three aces.
“Sandpoint kept us out of our rhythm all night but we found a way to get it done,” Lake City coach Michelle Kleinberg said. “Naturally, there were frustrating moments, but I’m proud of our flexibility with trying out some new lineup ideas and glad we pulled through to close it out in the fourth.”
Sandpoint is 0-6.
Lake City plays host to Moscow on Thursday in an IEL match.
Timberlake d.
St. Maries
SPIRIT LAKE — Junior Amarijana Olivieri had nine kills, seven digs and four blocks as the host Tigers swept the Lumberjacks 26-24, 25-17, 25-15 in nonleague play.
Mya Reynoldson added nine kills and five blocks for Timberlake (3-3). Maci Sandbank had seven kills, Sophia Soumas and Kaydence Edwards 15 assists each, Addie Archer five aces and eight digs, Isabelle Torr 10 digs.
For St. Maries (3-5), Mia Asbury had 10 kills, 13 assists and 10 digs, Dimercia Spooner seven kills and six digs, Brenna Elliott 13 assists, Emma Tefft two aces, Raevyn Yearout eight digs.
"We did make some big adjustments in our rotations during the Lewiston tournament (last weekend, where the Lumberjacks won two of four matches), so Monday was our first time spent in practice on the new rotations, and we still have some things to work out," St. Maries coach Rachele Fischer said. "Our serving percentage for the match was right around 94 percent, and with serving being one of our team goals, it is good to see us as a team continue to exceed our goal."
St. Maries plays host to Orofino on Thursday in Central Idaho League play.
Timberlake returns to action Saturday at the Freeman Rip-A-Shot tournament.
Kellogg d.
Priest River
PRIEST RIVER — Sophomore Jordyn Stutzke had 38 digs and three aces as the visiting Wildcats outlasted the Spartans 29-27, 19-25, 18-25, 27-25, 15-10 in Central Idaho League play.
Paige Yrjana had nine kills and two blocks for Kellogg (8-1, 3-0 CIL). Ella Yrjana and Kamryn McDonald each had 12 assists, Ragen Oertli two blocks for the Wildcats.
“It was a little tough, a little sweaty at times,” Kellogg coach Stephanie Batchelder said. “Jordyn Stutzke was an absolute menace in the back row. She got up a ton of balls, and gave us life when there didn’t appear to be a lot of hope.”
Priest River is 4-1, 1-1.
Kellogg travels to Grangeville on Thursday for a league match.
Lakeside d.
Kootenai
HARRISON FLATS — The visiting Knights downed the Warriors 25-13, 25-10, 22-25, 25-20 in nonleague play.
Kootenai (2-3) was led by the hitting and blocking of Chloe Dorman, and the serving of Aubrey Braz.
“We look forward to playing them again. They were a great team to go against,” Kootenai coach Elexus Moore-Rich said.
Lakeside (3-1) plays host to Wallace on Thursday in a Scenic Idaho Conference match.
Kootenai returns to action next Tuesday at home vs. Clark Fork.
Wallace d.
Coeur du Christ
WALLACE — The Saints (2-2) fell to the host Miners (3-1) 25-21, 25-18, 25-20 in a nonleague match at Kirby Krulitz Court.
Lucy Ross had five kills and four aces, Madeline Junkin four blocks for Coeur du Christ, which plays host to Mullan on Thursday at Holy Family Catholic School.
Wallace travels to Lakeside on Thursday for a Scenic Idaho Conference match.
Clark Fork d.
Mullan 0
CLARK FORK — The visiting Tigers (0-3) fell to the Wampus Cats (1-4) 25-8, 25-5, 25-20 in nonleague play.
Mullan plays Coeur du Christ on Thursday at Holy Family Catholic School in Coeur d’Alene.