Net aces chasin’ that state dream

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Net aces chasin’ that state dream

October 27, 2023 by David Svien

Madison McMillan directs traffic. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Two wins to punch a ticket to Yakima.

The Coupeville High School volleyball team carries a nine-match winning streak into the District 1/2 tourney Monday, on the cusp of earning a state berth for the first time since 2017.

Four teams enter — two from District 1 and two from District 2 — with two advancing on to the big dance at the SunDome Nov. 8-9.

That’s up from recent years, where the D1/2 tourney only had one slot to award to a 2B school.

The Wolves begin their playoff quest on the road Monday in Lacey, facing off with Northwest Christian.

Win or lose, they take Tuesday off for Halloween, then get back at it Wednesday at La Conner High School, when everything will be decided in one torrid night of spikes, sets, and digs.

Teagan Calkins (7), Taylor Brotemarkle and Co. are on a roll with nine straight wins. (Jackie Saia photo)

What you need to know:

The bracket:

http://www.wpanetwork.com/wiaa/brackets/tournament.php?act=view&tournament_id=4102

Ticket prices:

Monday’s match, being played at a District 2 site, costs $1 more to attend than Wednesday’s multiple match setup.

Oh, it’s true.

Adults or students without ASB – $9 (Monday) or $8 (Wednesday)
Children (5-12) – $6
Senior Citizen (62+) – $6
Students with ASB – $6

There’s also a quirk to buying tickets.

In Lacey, you can only buy your ticket online, as District 2 has an agreement with GoFan. Click on the link in the bracket to purchase.

Cash is accepted at concessions, however.

Back in District 1, we work all the angles, so La Conner offers both online sales and in-person cash sales at the door.

Where to go:

Northwest Christian High School — 4710 Park Center Ave NE in Lacey

According to their Athletic Director, “the high school is the building immediately on your right as you pull into the parking lot. Come down the stairs and that leads you to the gym foyer.”

La Conner High School — 502 N 6th St in, technically, Mount Vernon.

Team capsules:

Auburn Adventist Academy

Season record: 13-6

Sets W/L: 38-19

RPI ranking: #19

League: Sea-Tac 1B/2B — #2 seed

Trips to state: Two (Most recent: 2011)

Coach: Lina Aiolupotea

Seniors: Not available

Mascot: Falcons

Coupeville