Oakesdale takes fourth consecutive state title

Las Vegas had Celine Dion and Britney, with Aerosmith and Lady Gaga next.

In Yakima, the Nighthawks-in-residence at the SunDome is held over for another year – Oakesdale winning its fourth consecutive state 1B volleyball championship Nov. 9 over Almira/Coulee/ Hartline.

The Nighthawks took the final match in four sets, after ACH fought off seven championship points. Oakesdale won 25-13, 21-25, 24-14, 25-22.

The third set loss was their only of the state tournament.

"These girls have a lot of heart, determination and drive," said Coach Brandy Brown. "The end goal was we don't want to accept any...