The postseason began for Twin Harbors boys golf teams as we take a look at prep sports events from Monday.
BOYS PREP GOLF
Locals advance after first day of district championships
The Elma Eagles lead a contingent of local prep golfers after the first day of the 1A Evergreen District Championships on Monday at the Tumwater Valley Golf Course.
All six Elma golfers competing on Monday made the cut to advance to tomorrow’s final round.
Elma’s Grant Vessey sits in third place overall with a 76 over 18 holes of golf.
Qualifying with Vessey were teammates Robby Allen (83), Cason Seaberg (85), Kohan Morrison (87), Luke Schneider (92) and Brody Palmer (95).
Hoquiam’s Riley Montoure advanced to Day 2 with a 77 while Montesano’s Colton Grubb (82) and Ayhden Sauer (85) also made the cut.
Seton Catholic’s Jacob Parker leads with a 70, two strokes better than Tenino’s David Dallaire.
“What a wild weather day on the course. Rain, wind and very wet course conditions certainly made it difficult out there. But our boys showed up to play today and advancing all six to Day 2 is a huge accomplishment that I’m very proud of,” Elma head coach Collin McMaster said. “The overall scores are much improved from years past, even in tough conditions, so we will try to dry out overnight and get after again for Day 2.”
Twenty-one golfers are set to compete in Tuesday’s final round, which is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m.
PREP VOLLEYBALL
Elma 3, Yelm 1
Elma earned a 3-1 victory over 3A Yelm on Monday at Elma High School.
The Eagles (3-10 overall) won the non-league contest 25-11, 25-22, 11-25 and 25-16 over the Tornadoes (1-9).
Callie Galligan (7 kills, 2 blocks), Haydenne Bogar (7 kills, 14 digs) and Jenessa Sackrider (6 kills) led the Eagles offense while Allyson Warren had 21 digs to lead the Elma defensive effort.
“We played well tonight as a team and kept our energy up. It was a great match,” Elma head coach Kendra Dunn said. “Allyson Warren played great in the back row, picking up everything that she could.”
Elma hosts Tenino on Senior Night at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Yelm 11 22 25 16 – 1
Elma 25 25 11 25 – 3
Willapa Valley 3, Wahkiakum 0
Willapa Valley won in straight sets over Wahkiakum on Monday at Willapa Valley High School.
The Vikings (7-5, 4-4 1B Columbia Valley) won 25-21, 26-24 and 25-13.
Willapa Valley was led by sophomore Jillian Hodel (7 aces, 11 digs, 7 kills), Lauren Matlock (4 aces, 3 kills), Alana Neva (3 aces, 2 digs), Allie Borden (2 aces, 2 digs, 5 kills), Rilyn Channell (5 digs, 4 kills) and Juliana Lynch (2 kills, block).
“Overall, the team came together well tonight,” Willapa Valley head coach Chelsea Kempton said. “Our middle blockers made a huge presence tonight for us and it was great to see the chemistry improve each set. I was pleased with our attacking efforts and our setters did a great job finding opportunities for our hitters.”
The Vikings take on Three Rivers Christian at 5 p.m. Tuesday at Three Rivers Christian High School.
Wahkiakum 21 24 13 – 0
Willapa Valley 25 26 25 – 3
Ocosta 3, Naselle 0
Ocosta defeated Naselle 3-0 in a non-league matchup on Monday in Westport.
The Wildcats (9-4, 6-3 2B Pacific) won by scores of 25-20, 25-14 and 25-18.
Ocosta was led by Samantha Schlegel (10 kills), Jolissa Schlegel (7 kills), Brynn Rasmus (16 assists, 13 digs) and Noel Cuzdey (18 digs).
“Tonight was a good win,” said Ocosta head coach Erin Snider, who credited the Wildcats’ Anna Davis for playing a solid all-around game. “I am happy with our passing and hustle.”
Ocosta sits in third place in the 2B Pacific League and faces Ilwaco in a league game at 7 p.m. Thursday in Westport.
Naselle 20 14 18 – 0
Ocosta 25 25 25 – 3
PREP GIRLS SOCCER
Toutle Lake 2, Ocosta 1
Ocosta lost to Toutle Lake for the first time in program history 2-1 on Monday at Toutle Lake High School.
The Wildcats (7-7, 3-2 2B Central-Pacific) allowed a goal in the 18th minute after the Ocosta defense failed to clear a corner kick.
Eighth-grade scoring phenom Bristol Towle knotted the game up five minutes later, taking a through pass from Kylee Denny then ripping a shot from 20-yards out for a goal.
The Ducks (4-8, 3-4) regained the lead on a penalty kick as Ocosta allowed a PK for the third straight game after not allowing one in its previous 11 games.
Ocosta had its chances with 14 shots, but were off-target most of the night with just three shots on goal.
“We need to generate more offense,” Ocosta head coach Mike King said. “We only have two goals in our last five games since Penny Park went out with an injury. We need more people to step up.”
Wildcats keeper Amelia Saunders made six saves in the game.
King commended the play of Scarlett Nelson and Denny at midfield, Towle up front and Joanah Rosander and Kennedy Reynolds on defense.
Ocosta hosts Toledo at 6 p.m. on Wednesday.
