Sandpoint defeats Badgers in three sets
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The Sandpoint Bulldogs gather during a time out in Saturday's game against The Bonners Ferry Badgers. The Bulldogs won in three sets.
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BONNERS FERRY — Sandpoint was in control the entire game defeating Bonners Ferry in three sets, 25-14, 25-23, 25-18 with an ace by Aubree Lane sealing the win for the Bulldogs.
"It was a good night," Sandpoint coach Karen Alsager said. "They didn't let up. They had passion. They were talking communicating. So it was good."
Vivian Platte led the Bulldogs with 16 kills and also contributed three blocks. In addition, Amaya Russell led with 16 digs, and Hailey Swaim with 32 assists.
"It's fun seeing Vivian develop into such a hidden weapon," Alsager said. "She's just cleanly hitting her blocks was such power. Just really, really advancing a lot in our volleyball game. It's just exciting to see."
While the Badgers didn't come away with the win, Bonners Ferry coach Cynthia Cummings said she was pleased with how the team played and said they rose to the challenge of playing a higher division team.
Statistics for the Badgers were unavailable.
The Badgers never gave up and kept digging for the ball and working to power the ball past Sandpoint, Cummings said.
"These girls have some grit and they've got effort. So I'm very pleased with how they played," she added.
Sandpoint (2-11) hosts Kellogg Tuesday before in a non-conference game on Tuesday before traveling to Timberlake on Wednesday for another non-conference game.
Bonners Ferry (10-8) travels to Timberlake for a conference game on Thursday before hosting Stillwater Christian in a non-conference game on Saturday.
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