Richland opens defense of MCC volleyball title with win over Kennewick
Defending Mid-Columbia Conference champion Richland opened the season Tuesday with a sweep of visiting Kennewick.
“We had a balanced attack tonight,” Bombers coach Bob Raidl said. “Kennewick is an improved program with Brandy Sonderland in charge. They are a good team and will beat some people this year.”
Abby Sorensen led the way with seven kills and 16 assists for the Bombers, who will play at Chiawana on Thursday. Jordanne Bauder added five kills, 11 assists and seven digs.
“We have to get our selves focused for Chiawana at their place,” Raidl said. “It’s a tough place to play.”
Set scores: Richland 25-8, 25-13, 25-20. Richland: Abby Sorensen 7K, 16 assts, 8 digs; Madelaine Haynie 7K; Sage Brustad 7K; Jordanne Bauder 5K, 11 assts, 7 digs.
HANFORD 3, WALLA WALLA 1: Caylee Shelton and Macy Jensen each had 19 kills in the Falcons’ MCC road victory over the Blue Devils.
Kaitlyn Thompson handed out 42 assists for Hanford, which will host Kamiakin on Thursday.
Set scores: Hanford 25-19, 25-23, 17-25, 25-18. Hanford: Kaitlyn Thompson 42 asst, 3 aces, 8 digs; Caylee Shelton 19K, 15 digs, 3 aces; Macy Jensen 13 digs, 19K, 4 aces; Katelyn Greutman 11 digs.
KAMIAKIN 3, PASCO 0: Kourtney Collins had seven kills, and Janessa Pearson added six as the Braves made quick work of the visiting Bulldogs.
Angelica Guzman led Pasco with 13 digs, while Annaleece Scott had three kills and three aces.
Pasco will play at Southridge on Thursday.
Set scores: Kamiakin 25-18, 25-17, 25-15. Pasco: Hannah Jolley 3 aces; Camri Iverson 3 aces; Annaleece Scott 3 aces, 3K; LaCacia Calhoun 3K; Angelica Guzman 13 digs. Kamiakin: Kourtney Collins 7K, 2B; Lily Winchel 5K; Janessa Pearson 6K, 3B, 2 digs; Megan Massey 8 digs; Daryn Lutes 5 aces, 4 digs.
CHIAWANA 3, SOUTHRIDGE 1: Mareesa Hill pounded down 16 kills, and McKenna Kaelber handed out 27 assists the Riverhawks opened their season with a home victory over Southridge.
Sophia Sumner led the Suns with 15 kills and 15 digs, while Kennedy Conrad had 32 assists.
Set scores: Chiawana 25-23, 25-11, 23-25, 25-18. Southridge: Sophia Sumner 15K, 15 digs; Bobbi Newton 9K; Ashlin Dupuis 9K, 8 digs; Kennedy Conrad 32 assts, 4 digs; Shayla Hood 24 digs; Rayna Carlson 6 digs. Chiawana: Mareesa Hill 16K, 9 digs; Alaina Scott 9K, 9 digs; McKenna Kaelber 27 assts, 4K, 8 digs; Yeneli Garcia 7K, 2B; Marissa Logozzo 22 digs.
PROSSER 3, SUNNYSIDE 0: Kayla Lind played a solid all-around match with 15 digs, 23 assists and four ace serves to lead the Mustangs to a nonleague road win over the Grizzlies.
Leah Blakney added nine kills and five blocks for Prosser, which will host Granger on Thursday.
Set scores: Prosser 25-9, 25-15, 25-12. Prosser: Kayla Lind 4 aces, 15 digs, 23 assts; Kylie Colson 13 digs, 9K; Leah Blakney 9K, 5B, 2 aces; Ashley Ripplinger 6K; Jenna Schnellbach 6K, 2 aces.
KIONA-BENTON AT GRANGER JAMBOREE: The Bears split sets with Zillah and Goldendale, and were swept by the host Spartans.
On the night, Mihaela Edwards had 26 kills, 10 blocks, 27 digs and was 19-for-20 serving for Ki-Be. Gabby Edwards added 12 kills and 33 digs, while Maloree Calzadillas had 15 kills and 31 assists.
The Bears open SCAC play Thursday at Connell.
Set scores: Granger d. Kiona-Benton 25-13, 25-17; Kiona-Benton splits with Zillah 28-26, 20-25; Kiona-Benton splits with Goldendale 19-25, 25-20.
This story was originally published September 5, 2017 at 10:51 PM with the headline "Richland opens defense of MCC volleyball title with win over Kennewick."