Volleyball: Chiawana tops Richland for district title
Shantelle Hill had 15 kills and 19 digs to lead the Chiawana to a 25-19, 25-10, 25-11 sweep of visiting Richland in the District 5 title match in Pasco on Saturday.
Chiawana recorded 45 kills to just eight errors in the sweep.
“The kids did a really good jof of putting into practice (Saturday) the things we worked on all week,” Chiawana coach Jim Steach said.
Set scores: 25-19, 25-10, 25-11. Richland—Hailey Turner 6 kills, 12 digs; Kamry Breard 4 kills, 2 digs; Peyton Wahl 28 digs; Rachel Connolly 7 digs; Taylor Moody 5 digs, 8 assists. Chiawana—Shantelle Hill 15 kills, 19 digs; Megan Steach 12 kills; Natasha Hill 7 kills, 10 digs; Carrie Gillmore 6 kills, 4 blocks; Delaney Hodgins 42 assists, 12 digs; Maddison Heine 4 kills, 3 blocks.
Kamiakin 3, Mt. Spokane 1: Strong serving helped the host Braves rally past the Wildcats in a District 5/8 elimination match.
Katelynn Fullmer was 35-of-35 serving with two aces, while Brianna Esvelt was 15-of-15 serving with two aces.
“It just looked like we were a little anxious and hyped up,” Kamiakin coach Mary Opitz said. “Then we settled into it a little more the next set.”
Set scores: 22-25, 25-20, 25-16, 25-20. Kamiakin—Amanda Miller 15 kills, 3 blocks, 12-of-14 serving, 2 aces, 21 digs; Nichole Lee 18 kills; Andrea Stapleton 11 kills; Katelynn Fullmer 44 assists, 15 digs, 35-of-35 serving, 2 aces; Brianna Esvelt 15-of-15 serving, 2 aces; Lindsey Schauble 5 blocks, 12-of-13 serving
Shadle Park 3, Kennewick 0: The Lions’ season came to an end with a Class 3A regional loss to the Highlanders in Spokane.
Julisa Gonzalez had seven kills and 16 digs, and Sarah Cohan 30 digs for Kennewick.
“It was a good year overall,” coach Julie Maciboba said. “A great group of girls, and they worked hard. I’m pleased.”
Set scores: 25-17, 25-18, 25-21. Kennewick—Kaylee Hagadorn 15 assists, 5 digs; Julisa Gonzalez 7 kills, 16 digs; Stephanie Buckingham 6 kills, 11 digs; Sarah Cohan 30 digs.
Southridge 3, Rogers 0: Jordan Mix had 10 kills and eight digs and Alyssa Palmer had seven kills and 13 digs to lead the Suns to the easy District 5/8 victory in Kennewick.
Set scores: 25-11, 25-8, 25-5. Southridge—Kimberly Brinkworth 12 kills, 4 blocks; Jordan Mix 10 kills, 8 digs; Alyssa Palmer 7 kills, 13 digs; Paige Thompson 3 kills, 5 blocks; Makenna Behrens 10 digs; Kylie Fraga 30 assists, 5 digs; Rylee Russell 10 digs, 2 aces.
District 9 2B tournament: Mary Hoppes had 22 kills and 31 digs over two matches, leading Tri-Cities Prep to the Southeast 2B district title.
The Jaguars beat DeSales 25-15, 25-11, 25-11 in a semifinal, then beat Asotin in the championship in three games.
Tri-Cities Prep stats—Mary Hoppes 22 kills, 31 digs; Katie Casazza 17 kills; Corinne Barnett 7 blocks; Danika Whitsett 50 assists; Francine Oahoz 36 digs.
This story was originally published November 2, 2013 at 9:57 PM with the headline "Volleyball: Chiawana tops Richland for district title."