Volleyball rocks Tonasket

The Lady Raider volleyball squad defeated Tonasket 3-0 Sept. 16. 

“The girls did an amazing job,” Head Coach Meagan Caudell said. “Our focus going into this match was to take each set one at a time. All three sets were really close, so our girls worked really hard to get the W in those first three. All of our girls at one time or another knew that they needed to dig deep and play smart. They were really focused in on making sure that we could place the ball, but also read where the ball could go on our side. I was really proud of them for how they played after having a few days off due to COVID protocol. They stuck together and got through it.”

“Carly Neddo and Emma Marchand, both offensively and defensively, were rockstars,” Caudell continued. “Carly had 20 digs along with six kills. Emma rocked it as well with eight kills and 21 digs. Audrey Hansen led our team in kills with 11, and Kaleah Tonasket had three solid kills for us as well. Both of our setters, Aehsley Piturachsatit and Shyanne Marchand, each had eight assists. Shyanne Marchand also had one of our game-winning serves. Her serves were on fire. I was really proud of how all of our girls did. Every single one of them bring this energy that is unmatched. I am excited for all of our games this coming week.”

A home game was scheduled for yesterday against Oroville, results of which will be reported in next week’s Star.

A road game in Winthrop against Liberty Bell is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 23, starting at 6:30 p.m. 

On Saturday, at the Quincy Invitational Volleyball Tournament, the Lady Raiders are scheduled to play Tonasket at 10 a.m., Royal High School at noon, and Ephrata at 2 p.m.

And on Tuesday, a home game against Manson is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. in Coulee Dam.