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PREP VOLLEYBALL: Sandpoint dominates Moscow in straight sets; Wallace sweeps Clark Fork

MAX OSWALD | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 2 years, 3 months AGO
by MAX OSWALD
I grew up in the small town of Orwigsburg, Pa., where I resided all of my life before moving to Sandpoint. I attended Blue Mountain High School, where I participated in cross country and track and field, a sport that I ended up falling in love with. I went on to attend and run for DeSales University (with other brief stints at Susquehanna University and Elizabethtown College) and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in sport communication with a minor in sport management. I remember just how great it made me feel when I was mentioned in my hometown newspaper. I want to be able to give that feeling to every athlete in Bonner County, no matter how big or small their accomplishments are. As an athlete myself, I know how many hours of work are put in on a daily basis, and that hard work deserves to be recognized. It is my goal to cover as much of the Bulldogs, Spartans and Wampus Cats as I can. I want to work with every athlete, parent, coach, administrator and the community to ensure the best stories are published. | September 7, 2023 1:00 AM

- Tuesday, Sept. 5

Sandpoint 3, Moscow 0

SANDPOINT — Strong defense led Sandpoint volleyball over Moscow, 3-0 (28-26, 25-17, 25-17) on Tuesday night at Les Rogers Court. It was the Bulldogs’ first win over Moscow since 2020.

“We played with a calm confidence tonight, even when the match was close in the first set,” head coach Piper Wahlin said. “I was really impressed with our overall composure and with the play of sophomore Belen Gonzales. She stepped into a big role tonight and contributed four kills, one block, and was tough on the service line.”

In addition to Gonzales’ great performance, seniors Haley Swaim and Taylor Payne also were key in Sandpoint’s sweep of Moscow. Payne had six kills and a big block that Moscow had to work around. Swaim, who plays at the setter position, was everywhere on defense, and even added a few kills of her own.

The Sandpoint volleyball team (6-4, 2-1) visits Coeur d’Alene today.

- Tuesday, Sept. 5

Wallace 3, Clark Fork 0

WALLACE — The Clark Fork volleyball team was swept by Wallace, 3-0 (9-25, 9-25, 22-25) at Wallace High School on Tuesday.

On the offensive end, Eloise Shelton and Aurora Lane both had four aces for Clark Fork. Lilly Reuter and Piper Scarlett had seven and 11 assists, respectively. On defense, Shelton had a team-high 17 digs for the Wampus Cats on the night.

“As the scores show, it took us a while to get going, but once we were able to, we played right with them,” head coach Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey said. “We’ll be looking to come out with more energy Thursday and get back to how we know we can play.”

Clark Fork (4-2) will host Mullan today for their first conference game of the season.

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