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VOLLEYBALL: Badgers 3-2 after Lakeside victory

EMILY BONSANT | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 year, 11 months AGO
by EMILY BONSANT
I have deep North Idaho roots and graduated from Eastern Washington University with an English degree with a creative writing emphasis with a minor in film. I worked at at the Bonner County Daily Bee before coming to work at the Bonners Ferry Herald in August 2021. I enjoy writing for the paper that my great-grandfather read and covering the same small town community that is still alive today. I cover all things Badger sports, local politics and government, community news, business, outdoors and appear on the 7Bee podcast for the Herald's update. When I'm not working I can be found reading a good book and sipping tea, knitting or attempting to sign opera. | September 19, 2024 1:00 AM

BONNERS FERRY — Badger volleyball is 3-2 after going 3-0 against Lakeside (3-1) on Tuesday in nonleague play.  

The Badgers made quick work of the visiting Knights jumping to an 18-8 lead in the first set. After an ace by Rylie Kimball, the Badgers led 21-8 and won 25-13.  

In the second set, the Badgers again jumped to an early lead and finished 25-11 after a spike from Eva Willis. The Badgers won 25-11 in the third set as well.  

The Badgers play in Kalispell against Stillwater Christina on Friday. To open the season the Badgers fell to the Cougars (2-0) 3-1.  


 Bonners Ferry 3 

Genesis Prep 2 

POST FALLS — The visiting Badgers (2-2) rallied from two sets down to beat the Jaguars 21-25, 21-25, 25-17, 25-14, 15-13 in nonleague play at The Courts.  

The Badgers were behind in the first two sets but overwhelmed the Jaguars in the next sets.  

“This was a hard loss,” Genesis Prep coach Paula Thurston said. “We played strong the first two sets and then fought so hard for the rest of the match. Bonners Ferry really turned it on in the third set and took the momentum. We just couldn't finish it in the end. I'm proud of how hard the girls worked tonight; it was one of the fastest-paced games we've had so far and they really stepped up.” 

Individual stats were not available at time of print.  


Lincoln County 3 

Bonners Ferry 2 

EUREKA — Badger volleyball fell to the Lincoln County Lions 3-2 on Sept. 10, 25-22, 19-15, 25-20, 20-25, 10-15 in non-league play.  

Helene Rae, senior outside hitter led the Badgers with 20 kills, 32 digs and 13 receptions. Sophomore Taren Bateman added 13 kills, one ace and 17 digs.  

Kim Lucas added 23 digs, one ace, one block and 20 receptions. Senior setter Ellie Falck had 28 assists.  

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