Oakesdale sweeps Odessa in non-league match

ODESSA- The Oakesdale Nighthawks came to win in a non-league match against the Odessa Tigers on Saturday, Oct.15.

Despite valiant efforts from the Lady Tigers, Oakesdale won all three sets 25-9, 25-9 and 25-10.

The Nighthawks are ranked number one on WIAA for Southeast 1B East, with Liberty Christian second and Sunnyside third.

The Odessa Tigers are ranked third on WIAA for 1BNE, with Northport first and Mary Walker second.

Odessa Junior Hayden Schuh had seven kills and three digs, while Junior Melloney Deife had six assists and five digs.

Oakesdale Junior Payton Davis had four aces and two blocks; Junior Samantha Holling had 16 assists; senior Gianna Anderson had 16 kills.

Odessa Coach Suzie Deife says the Lady Tigers are doing well and are recovering from two-player injuries.

"The season is going well; I am proud of the girls." She said. "We had two players out with injuries, and one of them was back today."

Sophomore Reegan Carstensen and Senior Laela Hardung return for three league games in a row.

"We have three league games, and we will continue to work hard," Deife said.

Deife said the Odessa Tigers always try to improve and work together as a team.

The Odessa Tigers have three league games in the coming weeks leading up to District.

Nighthawks Coach McKinzie Turner shared similar thoughts.

"Our season is going well. We are currently undefeated in league and non-league play," Turner said. "We have a solid group of student-athletes who work hard and well together."

The Odessa Tigers lost to the Mary Walker Chargers (Springdale) on Oct. 18 three sets to two.

The Nighthawks played against the St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse Eagles on Oct. 18 - winning 3-0.