Hoquiam honored its seniors in style with a straight-set victory over Tenino on Senior Night Tuesday at Hoquiam Square Garden.
The Grizzlies (14-0 overall, 7-0 1A Evergreen) won 25-10, 25-8 and 25-10 for their 12th straight-set victory in 14 games this season.
Hoquiam was led by seniors Graci Bonney-Spradlin (21 digs, 0 errors), Ella Folkers (23 assists, 8 digs, 13-13 service, 4 aces), Chloe Kennedy (14-14 service, 14 kills, 5 aces), Ashlinn Cady (5 kills, 12 digs) and junior Faith Prosch (7 kills, 12 digs).
Hoquiam head coach Heather Bozich also cited the play of seniors Carron Blood and Jessie Dayton.
“Carron Blood had a great night in the back row, making several great saves and Jessie Dayton had another strong night at the net,” she said before offering her thoughts on her senior players. “It’s hard to put into words what these seniors have meant to this program and mean to me. They’ve become family over the past six years since I got to coach them in junior high as well. I’m so incredibly proud of them for what they have put in to this program and we wouldn’t be where we are without each of them.”
Hoquiam faces Montesano at 7 p.m. on Thursday in a matchup for first place in the 1A Evergreen League at Montesano High School.
Hoquiam 25 25 25 — 3
Tenino 10 8 10 — 0
Montesano 3, WF West 2
Montesano held on for a five-set victory over WF West on Tuesday in Chehalis.
Monte (10-6 overall) got off to a 2-0 lead in the non-league matchup 25-22 and 25-10 before losing the next two sets 25-21 and 25-18.
The Bulldogs held on for a 15-12 victory in the fifth and final set.
Ashlynn Devereaux had a double-double in the game with 14 kills and 10 digs to lead Monte.
Maia Young (15 kills, 9 digs), Clara Benton (7 kills), Jordan Karr (20 assists) and Karissa Otterstetter (17 assists) also contributed in the Bulldogs win.
“Ashlynn, Maia and Benton did a great job at the net, keeping the pressure on WF West, ” Monte head coach Pat Pace said. “Maia and Ashlynn also played very well in the back court.”
Montesano hosts Hoquiam at 7 p.m. on Thursday in the regular-season finale with first place on the line.
Montesano 25 25 21 18 15 — 3
WF West 22 10 25 25 12 — 2
Elma 3, Eatonville 0
Elma defeated Eatonville in straight sets on Tuesday in Elma.
The Eagles (9-7, 4-4 1A Evergreen) completed its regular-season schedule with a 25-12, 25-15 and 25-17 victory.
Elma was led by Aubrey Moore (7 kills, 14 assists), Meara Baxter (6 kills), Torrey Thompson (12 kills), Brooklyne Swarts (3 aces, 13 assists) and Keira White (2 aces, 4 kills).
“We played well tonight,” Elma head coach Kendra Dunn said. “Our outsides played great and Keira did a great job stepping in.”
Elma will begin 1A District 4 Tournament play on Wednesday, Nov. 2 (time/opponent to be determined).
Eatonville 12 15 17 — 0
Elma 25 25 25 — 3
Willapa Valley 3, Three Rivers Christian 1
Willapa Valley defeated Three Rivers Christian 25-14, 25-16, 23-25 and 25-11 on Tuesday at Willapa Valley High School.
The Vikings (10-5, 7-4 1B Columbia Valley) was led by Lauryn McGough (17 kills), Ella Petit (8 kills0< Rilyn Channell (12 assists block), Grace Huber (8 digs, 5 blocks, 4 solo blocks) and Gabby Quezada (3 aces, 11-11 service).
We started off strong and attacked well,” Vikings head coach Karisa Hodel said.
Willapa Valley will face Mossyrock at 7 p.m. Thursday at Mossyrock High School.
Three Rivers Christian 14 16 25 11 — 1
Willapa Valley 25 25 23 25 — 3
Others scores
Shelton 3, Aberdeen 2