Jada Heaton and Coupeville’s JV spikers are reaching new heights. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)
La Conner High School’s JV volleyball program hasn’t lost a league match in two decades-plus.
Yes, you read that right.
So, it comes as little surprise that the Braves came out on top Wednesday night in a battle of teams previously unbeaten in Northwest 2B/1B League action.
But, while La Conner’s second squad held off visiting Coupeville 25-17, 25-23, 25-17, the young Wolves exited the gym with some joy in their collective step.
They’re getting closer, and they refuse to bow down easily.
“It went really well! I’m super proud of the girls and how great they played tonight,” said Coupeville coach Ashley Menges.
“They went in firing, which quickly brought the competitiveness and energy we needed.
“You could see the spark in their eyes when they realized they can compete and they can be the big dogs, which was the highlight of my night for sure.”
Mia Farris keeps her eyes on the prize.
Even with the loss, the Wolf JV has the best win/loss record of any fall sports team at CHS, sitting at 7-2 overall, 6-1 in NWL play.
La Conner’s JV is 7-1 overall, 7-0 in league, with its only loss a narrow 2-1 defeat to 2A Sehome.
Coupeville heads back to its own gym for a stretch of practices, with its next match a road trip to Orcas Island Oct. 12.
The rematch with La Conner will be on Whidbey Oct. 19, and it’s one Menges and her spikers are already thinking about.
“Everyone had a really great game, everyone was fired up, and we’re excited to compete with them in our gym soon.”
Wednesday stats:
Taylor Brotemarkle — 1 kill, 5 digs, 6 assists
Mia Farris — 3 kills, 1 ace
Gwen Gustafson — 4 kills, 5 digs, 1 ace
Jada Heaton — 1 kill
Isabel Johnson — 2 digs, 2 assists
Katie Marti — 5 kills, 4 assists, 2 aces
Madison McMillan — 3 kills, 10 digs, 2 aces
Grey Peabody — 5 kills
Aby Wood — 1 kill
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