Loggers sweep Broncs in league volleyball

LIBBY — The Libby volleyball team rebounded from a tough loss on Thursday to sweep Frenchtown in three sets, 25-18, 25-21, 25-22.

“I was proud of them and pleased with the way they came out and played with a lot of energy,” Libby coach Cindy Ostrem-Johnston said.

The Loggers played great defense in the game, totaling 46 digs in the short match, with Mahalah Wedel getting under a match-high 14.

“It’s fun to watch these kids play defense,” Ostrem-Johnston said. “They’re making some great plays on defense right now. That saved us quite a few times tonight.”

LIBBY — Kills 26 (Lauren Wettrecht 10, Devon Gallagher 8), Assists 23 (Hannah England 23), Blocks 3 (Taylor Quinn 2), Digs 46 (Mahalah Wedel 14, Hannah England 12), Aces 17 (Hannah England 4, Wedel, Gallagher, Wettrecht 3).

FRENCHTOWN — Kills 23 (Haley Cyr 7, Morgan Ray 6), Assists 19 (Josie Anderson 15), Blocks 8 (Faith Bauer 3), Digs 36 (Josie Anderson 9, Kayla Blood 9), Aces 7 (Morgan Ray 3, Courtney Teagle Vanessa Stavish 2).

Eureka 3, Ronan 0

RONAN — Eureka dominated its way to a quick three-set win over Ronan, winning 25-15, 25-14, 25-17.

Cassidy Morgan had a team-high 13 digs and nine kills for Eureka.

Kills – Eureka 18 (five with three each), Ronan 8 (Kendra Starkel 3, Alaina Madsen 3). Blocks – Eureka 3 (Carli Allen, Jenna Peterson, Cassidy Morgan), Ronan 6 (Courtney Taylor 3). Digs – Eureka u/a (Cassidy Morgan 13, Alex Holland 13), Ronan 28 (Courtney Clairmont 7). Assists – Eureka u/a (Mikayla Grove 12), Ronan 6 (Sydnee Clairmont 4). Aces – Eureka u/a (Morgan 9), Ronan 4 (Taylor 2).

Ronan 3, Bigfork 0

RONAN — Bigfork lost in three sets to Ronan. The Maidens did better in each one, winning 25-22, 25-19, 25-15.

Kills – Ronan 21 (Courtney Taylor 6). Blocks – Ronan 7 (Sydnee Cairmont 3). Digs – Ronan 18 (Courtney Clairmont 7). Assists – Ronan 14 (S. Clairmont 5). Aces – Ronan 13 (Kendra Starkel 6).

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Corvallis 3, Whitefish 2

Whitefish 3, Hamilton 1

WHITEFISH — Whitefish got off to a slow start against Corvallis and it cost the Bulldogs as they lost in five sets, 25-16, 25-24, 23-25, 17-25, 15-9.

“Corvallis is really scrappy,” Whitefish coach Sarah Scott said. “They’re a great defensive team, they just picked everything up.”

Emily Sullivan picked up 13 kills and had four blocks for the Bulldogs. Baylee Tveidt had 17 digs.

Whitefish came out strong against Hamilton, beating the Broncs 25-7, 20-25, 25-23, 25-11.

“Overall, especially against Hamilton, our defense was incredible,” Scott said. “We were digging some hard hits and had lots of communication.”

Whitefish vs. Corvallis

WHITEFISH — Aces 8 (Four with two), Assists 27 (Bekah Weaver 26), Kills 35 (Emily Sullivan 13), Digs 54 (Baylee Tveidt 17), Blocks 6 (Sullivan 4).

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Whitefish vs. Hamilton

HAMILTON — Kills 22 (Penny Gwynn 16), Assists 21 (Val Tayler 17), Digs 69 (Kennedy Chadwick 29), Blocks 5 (Cara Schulz 3), Aces 4 (Chadwick 2).

WHITEFISH — Kills 37 (Emily Sullivan 9), Assists 28 (Bekah Weaver 28), Digs 59 (Baylee Tveidt 15), Blocks 6 (Sullivan 4), Aces 6 (Kelsey McFadden 3).

Hamilton 3, C-Falls 1

Corvallis 3, C-Falls 1

COLUMBIA FALLS — Columbia Falls battled with Hamilton and Corvallis, but the Wildkats fell in both outings 3-1.

“They made a lot of progress in the right direction,” Columbia Falls coach Addy Connelly said of her players. “They worked hard today. Lots of close games. They didn’t let down and fought all the way through.”

Hamilton def. Columbia Falls 22-25, 25-12, 25-14, 25-21

Kills — Hamilton 39 (Penny Gwinn 21), Columbia Falls 34 (Hope Burlage 20, Winter Kemppainen 10); Blocks — Hamilton 5 (Cara Schulz 3), Columbia Falls 3; Assists — Hamilton 32 (Val Tayler 28), Columbia Falls 30 (Alli Dierenfield 28); Digs — Hamilton 59 (Kennedy Chadwick 18), Columbia Falls 30 (Tiffany Hummer 13); Aces — Hamilton 17 (Jaylee Albert 4), Columbia Falls 3 (Finberg 2).

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Corvallis def. Columbia Falls 24-26, 25-12, 25-23, 26-24

Kills — Corvallis 39 (Kelsey Irwin 19), Columbia Falls 26 (Burlage 10); Blocks — Corvallis 2, Columbia Falls 8 (Finberg 3); Assists — Corvallis 39 (Alex Price 22), Columbia Falls 20 (Dierenfield 13); Digs — Corvallis 63 (Katier Patterson 18), Columbia Falls 29 (Hummer 7, Kemppainen 7); Aces — Corvallis 20 (Gianna Schrock 10), Columbia Falls 9 (Kemppainen 4).