Serving Whitman County since 1877
Serving Whitman County since 1877
Gianna Anderson of Oakesdale bumps a serve from Odessa.
Odessa's Ashlyn Neilsen digs deep in Tuesday's loss to the Oakesdale Nighthawks.
Emily Dingman of Oakesdale passes during the game against Odessa.
Payton Davis of Oakesdale sets the ball in the sweep of Odessa.
Hayden Schuh pounds one over the net for an Odessa score.
The Oakesdale girls varsity volleyball team during the Pledge of Allegiance before gametime.
Reegan Carstensen receives the ball and is backed up by Kenzy Kuchenbuch in Tuesday's match against Oakesdale.
OAKESDALE – The Oakesdale Nighthawks made it look easy as they beat the Odessa Tigers in three games on Sept. 7.
Oakesdale won 25-19, 25-10, and 25-14, according to Athletic Director Ken Lindgren.
"It was our first real match of the season. The girls were playing in front of their fans so there were a little jitters," said Coach McKinzie Turner. "We haven't had a chance to play our starting lineup yet due to injuries."
Their starting setter Samantha Holling was out with an injury, as well as All-League player Jessie Reed.
"We have some really good players that stepped up in their absence," said Turner.
Sophomore Payton Davis led Oakesdale with 6 aces and 23 assists.
Junior Gianna Anderson had 12 kills, 17 digs, and 3 blocks. Senior Bree Rawls also had 3 blocks.
Junior Emily Dingman was credited for stepping in to play for the injured Nighthawks.
"She has some good digs and several passes and played the ball very well," said Turner. "Hopefully everyone will be back next week."
Bill Stevenson is the former editor of the Whitman County Gazette, Colfax Daily Bulletin and Franklin Connection. He has nearly 30 years of journalism experience covering news in Eastern Washington.
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