Eagles volleyball splits, Oakesdale adds to streak

The St. John/Endicott/LaCrosse volleyball team is 2-3 on the season after splitting matches with Colton and Touchet this past week.

On Sept. 13 at Colton, the Eagles lost 6-25, 25-23, 15-25, 19-25 followed by winning at Touchet Monday night 25-20, 24-26, 25-12, 25-20.

“We're playing really well. We've adjusted it to the point that the lineup is finally set,” said Coach Jenn Johnson.

SJEL will play Pomeroy Saturday for the annual “Border Battle” 10-team tournament.

Emily Schultheis rattled 14 kills for Colton and Abby Kelly had 22 assists. Colton advanced their record to 2-0 with the Thursday win.

Oakesdale Tuesday kept their win string rolling in the league race with a three-game win over Colton 27-25, 26-24 and 25-17. Brooklyn Henley hit 24 kills in the match, and LouEllen Reed had 27 assists. Emma Perry served five aces and Logan Reed booked two blocks.

Emily Schultheis hit seven kills for the Wildcats along with six bocks and six aces.

Jordyn Moehrle hit six kills and had 15 digs, and Abby Kelly had 15 assists.

Oakesdale Thursday topped Prescott in another three game, r 25-7, 25-19 and 25-10, with Logan Reed rapping 12 kills and LouEllen Reed booking 17 assists. Henley hit six aces.

Pomeroy defeated Garfield/Palouse in three straight in the Tuesday round on the Pirates' court with Deanna Caruso rapping 12 kills. Line score for the Pirates' win was 25-11, 25-4 and 25-11.