- Monday, Aug. 26

SANDPOINT — After their first match of the season against Lake City was postponed, Sandpoint was defeated in their season opener against Post Falls 3-0 (25-12, 25-13, 25-21) at Les Rogers Court on Monday.

"The nerves of the first home match really seemed to affect the girls," head coach Piper Wahin said. "They battled in the third set and started to settle in, but our unforced errors were too high to push it to a fourth set."

Wahlin said senior setter Calie Bailey looked strong running the offense, but the Lady Bulldogs' hitters struggled to terminate. Junior Greta Beck had three aces, junior Belen Gonzales six kills, and junior Hazel Pierce four kills and two blocks for Sandpoint.

"Early season matches are great to see what we need to improve upon the most and I'm looking forward to shaking off those nerves and improving before our next match."

Sandpoint (0-1) heads to Coeur d'Alene on Thursday.