PREP VOLLEYBALL: Lakeland fends off Lake City in three tough sets

RATHDRUM — They went “overtime” in all three sets before the host Lakeland Hawks prevailed over the Lake City Timberwolves on Thursday night. 

In a match where all three sets went past the usual ending of 25 points, senior Alyssa Ryckman had 11 kills as Lakeland outlasted Lake City 26-24, 27-25, 29-27 at Hawk Court. 

Jaeli Hoffman had 13 assists, Kindell Day 10 assists and five aces for 5A Lakeland (1-2), which opened with three matches vs. 6A squads. Chloe Neff had 12 digs, Emma Beaty 11 for the Hawks, and Raygen Dutton had five blocks. 

“It was a battle tonight, but we kept fighting and never gave up,” Lakeland coach Kelsie Badger said. “Kindell had a standout performance on the serving line. Raygen was a force at the net, and Alyssa led the team both offensively and defensively. A complete team effort helped us control the match from start to finish.” 

Junior Camryn Woodman had 10 kills and three aces for Lake City (1-2). Kate Moglia added 12 assists and four kills, Macey Yancey six kills. 

“We let some opportunities slip through the cracks, which stings, but collectively there was some great volleyball on both sets of the net,” Lake City coach Michelle Kleinberg said. “Each game was tight from start to finish. We’re keeping our heads up and trusting the process. I can’t speak highly enough of my team and how hard they are working. The reward will come and until then, we’ll keep grinding away.” 

Lake City travels to Mt. Spokane on Saturday. 

Lakeland plays host to Lewiston on Tuesday in the 5A Inland Empire League opener. 

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Sandpoint

COEUR d’ALENE — The host Vikings totaled 17 aces, led by junior Hannah Shafer’s four, in a 25-21, 25-17, 25-10 nonleague victory over the Bulldogs at Viking Court. 

Shafer also had 26 assists for Coeur d’Alene (4-0). Kaylee Paulson had 15 kills, Gianna Callari 10 kills and three blocks, Camryn Farrar 11 digs, Embree McKeown 8 digs, Eva Callari nine assists, Bridget Maiani and Jules Hasso three aces each, Jovie Le four blocks. 

“Credit to Sandpoint, they came out aggressive from the service line and put us under pressure early,” Coeur d’Alene coach Carly Curtis said. “But I am proud of how our team stayed composed, made adjustments and turned the momentum. Our middles worked hard on closing the block and putting consistent pressure on their hitters. Overall it was a well-rounded team win.” 

Sandpoint is 1-5. 

Coeur d’Alene travels to Ridgeline of Liberty Lake on Tuesday. 

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Priest River

PRIEST RIVER — The visiting Wildcats swept the Spartans in Central Idaho League play. 

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Kootenai 

HARRISON FLATS — Senior Aubrey Birdsell had 23 assists and three aces as the visiting 2A Miners beat the 1A Warriors 25-12, 25-9, 25-7 in nonleague play. 

Kylee Phillips added nine kills, 14 digs and three aces for Wallace (3-1). Khepri Wood had seven kills, Kayden Stutzke nine assists and seven aces, freshman Rory Kromer six kills.  

Kootenai coach Elexus Moore-Rich said Iva Hugo led the team with her serves, Brooklyn Charles and Kahlen Tondevold with their digs, and Chloe Dorman with her blocks. 

“Wallace has always been our toughest team to play,” Moore-Rich said. “In the past we had trouble just being able to volley against them, but tonight was different. Our girls were able to block, dig, and spike against them. This is a huge win for us. We are looking forward to playing Wallace again once we have a few more games under our belt.” 

Wallace plays host to the Post Falls junior varsity on Monday. 

Kootenai (0-3) plays host to Lakeside on Tuesday. 

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Genesis Prep 

POST FALLS — Senior Tylah Lambert had six kills, 13 assists, four digs and a block as the visiting Knights beat the Jaguars 25-17, 25-14, 25-15 in Scenic Idaho Conference play Thursday night at The Courts at Real Life. 

Kimberly Pluff had five kills, five digs, three assists and an ace for Lakeside (3-0, 2-0 SIC). Rayna Schatz had four kills and four aces, Ryanna Ortivez three aces and two kills, Ambi Aldrich three kills and two blocks, Izzy Kee three aces and four assists, Cassidy Gorr two aces, Laila Charley three digs.  

“What a good league win," Lakeside coach Devyn Moore said. “These girls had fun on the court and showed lots of good things.” 

Lakeside travels to Kootenai on Tuesday. 

Genesis Prep (0-1 SIC) returns to action next Thursday at home vs. Clark Fork in league play. 

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Coeur du Christ 

CLARK FORK — The visiting 1A Saints were swept by the 2A Wampus Cats 25-21, 25-16, 25-22 in nonleague play. 

Maddie Junkin had seven kills, Kate Clemens seven assists, Espi Klocko six digs for Coeur du Christ (1-2), which plays host to Wallace on Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic School in Coeur d’Alene. 

Clark Fork is 1-3. 

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ST. MARIES — The Central Idaho League match was postponed.

No makeup date was immediately announced.

    MARK NELKE/Press Lakeside senior Kimberly Pluff hits against the block of senior Mabel Long (10) and junior Jaycie Wise (11) of Genesis Prep in a Scenic Idaho Conference volleyball match Thursday night at The Courts at Real Life in Post Falls.