KENNEWICK -- Here are some of the players expected to shine at this weekend's 4A state volleyball tournament at Toyota Center:
MH Brooke Bray, sr., Auburn Riverside: The 6-foot-1 Montana commit comes into state on a high -- a season-high 31 kills in a win over Tahoma at districts.
OH Emily Cotter, sr., Curtis: Western Washington recruit helped lead Vikings to West Central District title for second year in a row.
MB Alexis Olgard, sr., Mead: She's headed to USC, but before leaving for L.A. the 6-5 senior wants to bring the state title back to the Panthers.
OH Kayla Reno, sr., Graham-Kapowsin: Another Montana recruit who came up big at districts with 35 kills in a 2 1/2-hour, five-set elimination match vs. Gig Harbor.
MH Alyssa Schultz, sr., Issaquah: Idaho recruit transferred from Davis two years ago and returns to Toyota Center after leading Eagles to KingCo title.
MH Janele Vogt, sr., Lewis & Clark: She had two big matches at the 4A Eastern Regionals to help the Tigers get back to defend their crown.
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On this date in Mid-Columbia sports history
On this date in Mid-Columbia sports history
On Nov. 2 in ...
* 2002 -- Sunnyside's Isley Gonzalez pulled away in the final half-mile to win the girls 3A state cross-country title at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco.
* 1993 -- Kelly Washington's shootout goal was the difference as Hanford defeated Ephrata 3-2 for the Mid-Valley League girls district soccer title.
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