Taylor Brotemarkle kick-starts the offense. (Delanie Lewis photo)
One point.
That was all that separated La Conner and Coupeville Tuesday night, as their JV volleyball teams waged an epic battle.
In the end, the host Braves pulled out a 25-23, 22-25, 15-13 win, keeping alive their streak of dominance.
But don’t overlook the Wolves, who are getting closer and closer to knocking the league powerhouse off its throne.
Now 6-1 in Northwest 2B/1B League play, 10-2 overall, Coupeville’s JV has forced La Conner to a hotly contested third set the last two times the schools have met.
Tuesday’s match was ultimately a one-point affair, with La Conner holding a 62-61 edge, and upset rumblings are getting louder and louder.
Next up is a rematch in Coupeville Oct. 25, and Wolf fans will want to show up early that night.
Reflecting on Tuesday’s loss, CHS coach Ashley Menges can see where her team had La Conner’s number, and where the Wolves let the Braves slip away.
“It was a night full of ups and downs,” she said. “At some points, we were really on, and other points, we were very off.
“The first set started with a lot of point breaks going our way, and they started off with great energy and execution, but once it came down to crunch time, we let one point lost equal three points lost.”
Coupeville rebounded, however, getting stronger as the match unfolded.
“The girls recovered late in the second, playing catch up,” Menges said. “But you could tell they wanted it.
“Third set, it came down to who made less errors, and who recovered better, and we were right there. Luckily, we get redemption #2 next week.”
Chloe Marzocca and Co. get a second crack at La Conner. (Delanie Lewis photo)
Tuesday stats:
Taylor Brotemarkle — 14 digs, 3 assists, 3 aces
Teagan Calkins — 12 kills, 4 digs, 2 aces
Jada Heaton — 4 kills
Issabel Johnson — 7 kills, 5 aces
Katie Marti — 1 kill, 9 digs, 13 assist, 4 aces
Chloe Marzocca — 1 dig
Aby Wood — 2 kills
