Spokane Sweeps Blue Mountain with Commanding 3-0 Victory
Spokane Volleyball delivered a dominant performance at home, sweeping Blue Mountain in straight sets and showcasing control on both sides of the ball.
Spokane delivered a dominant performance at home, sweeping Blue Mountain in straight sets (25-18, 25-11, 25-23) to secure a decisive 3-0 win.
From the outset, the Sasquatch showcased a superior offensive and defensive game plan, outplaying their opponents across the board. Spokane recorded 32 kills with a team hitting percentage of .185, while Blue Mountain struggled offensively, finishing with just 21 kills and a negative hitting percentage of -.110.
Set 1:
Spokane came out strong, jumping to an early lead and maintaining control to take the first set 25-18. The team notched 12 kills with only 2 errors, posting an impressive .357 hitting percentage. In contrast, Blue Mountain matched their 9 kills with 9 errors, resulting in a .000 hitting percentage.
Set 2:
The Sasquatch continued to dominate in the second set, cruising to a 25-11 win. Although their hitting percentage dipped slightly to .174, their command of the court remained evident. Blue Mountain's struggles deepened, managing just 1 kill against 10 errors for a hitting percentage of -.310.
Set 3:
The final set was the most competitive, with Blue Mountain mounting a stronger challenge. However, Spokane's consistency and composure under pressure secured a 25-23 win to complete the sweep. Both teams posted similar kill totals, but Spokane's reduced error count made the difference.
Stat Leaders:
Lainey Calvary led the offensive charge with 7 kills and a .263 hitting percentage. Bailey Jaworski was perfect on offense, converting both her attack attempts for a 1.000 hitting percentage, and added 3 service aces. Joy Assonken contributed 5 kills with a .417 hitting percentage, adding to Spokane's balanced attack.
Team Highlights:
Defensively, Spokane out-dug Blue Mountain 44-40 and dominated at the net with 4 solo blocks and 17 block assists. They also edged their opponents in serving, finishing with 6 aces to Blue Mountain's 4.
