After Five-Set Thriller, Sasquatch Ready for Postseason Run
Spokane Volleyball’s final home stand of the season was one to remember, with the Sasquatch battling Walla Walla through five tightly contested sets before shifting focus to the NWAC playoffs.
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | T |
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12 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 15 | 3 |
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25 | 20 | 20 | 26 | 13 | 2 |
Team Stats
Walla Walla
| Game Statistics | Walla Walla | Spokane |
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| Hitting % | .206 | .228 |
| Blocks | 4.0 | 8.5 |
| Digs | 70 | 65 |
| Aces | 5 | 7 |
In their final home match of the season, Spokane Volleyball battled through a back-and-forth five-set match before falling to Walla Walla, 3-2. The Sasquatch came out strong with a dominant first-set win but couldn't quite close out the match despite an impressive all-around performance.
Spokane opened with energy, taking the first set 25-12 behind a .379 hitting percentage and clean execution on both sides of the net. Walla Walla responded by tightening up their attack, taking the next two sets 25-20 and 25-20. The Sasquatch showed their resilience in the fourth, edging out a 26-24 win to force a deciding fifth set, but Walla Walla held off a late Spokane push to take the final frame 15-13.
Leading the way for Spokane was Aubree Lane, who posted a match-high 15 kills, adding four aces and 12 digs for a team-leading 20 points. Lainey Calvary continued her strong season with 11 kills on a .417 hitting percentage, while Alexis Stolp added 11 kills and five total blocks. Setter Bailey Jaworski ran a balanced offense, dishing out 25 assists and contributing defensively with seven digs.
Defensively, Coalie Whitman anchored the back row with 11 digs, while Justine Flett chipped in nine and an ace from the service line. Middle blocker Kaylee Winterroth was a force at the net, recording five block assists, helping Spokane outblock Walla Walla 15 to 6.
Despite the close loss, Spokane showed strong depth across the lineup and finished with a solid .228 hitting percentage against a tough Walla Walla squad that hit .206 overall.
With regular season play now complete, the Sasquatch will turn their focus to the postseason. Spokane opens the NWAC playoffs on Saturday, November 15, facing Highline College at 1:00 p.m. in Des Moines, Washington.
