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
Season record: 10-4
Sets W/L: 36-14
RPI ranking: #13
League: Northwest 2B/1B — #2 seed
Trips to state: Five (Most recent: 2017)
Coach: Cory Whitmore
Seniors: Issabel Johnson, Grey Peabody
Mascot: Wolves
La Conner
Season record: 10-7
Sets W/L: 34-24
RPI ranking: #23
League: Northwest 2B/1B — #1 seed
Trips to state: 31, including seven state titles (Most recent: 2022)
Coach: Pam Keller
Seniors: Morgan Huizenga, Natalee Koch, Abi Udlock
Mascot: Braves
Northwest Christian (Lacey)
Season record: 14-2
Sets W/L: 43-8
RPI ranking: #6
League: Sea-Tac 1B/2B — #1 seed
Trips to state: Two (Most recent: 2011)
Coach: Jack Lizee
Seniors: Amber Born, Meegan Breda, Charissa Carey, Brynlee Frost, Angie Mendoza, Kyana Payment, Grace Vahey
Mascot: Wolverines
Mia Farris is one of two Wolves with 100+ spikes and digs this season. (Jackie Saia photo)
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