BREMERTON — Sequim swept Olympic in a crucial Olympic League volleyball match 25-17, 25-15, 25-15.
The Wolves (7-5, 8-6) entered the match tied with Olympic (6-6, 7-8) in the league standings and trailing second-place Bremerton (7-5, 9-5) and Kingston (7-5, 9-6) by one game.
It was a must-win contest for the Wolves, a test Sequim passed rather easily.
“Our team was playing well right away,” Wolves coach Jennie Webber-Heilman said.
“Our hitters were picking apart their defense.”
Ella Christiansen led the Sequim attack with 15 kills and two digs, while serving 10 of 11.
“Ella was our offensive leader, scoring on our Number 3 sets over and over again,” Webber-Heilman said.
Megan Breckenridge and Jadyn Overby added to the offense with nine and eight kills, respectively.
“[They] were hitting well from their outside positions,” Webber-Heilman said.
Webber-Heilman also praised the play of setter Sydney Balkan.
“Sydney was setting our key hitters very well, earning 25 assists,” she said.
Sequim took control of the match late in the second set.
“Lillian [Oden] was setting well, too, but also had a great serving five-point run to finish off Olympic in the second game,” Webber-Heilman said.
Oden finished a perfect 11 of 11 on serve.
A seven-point run keyed by serves from Balkan put the Wolves up for good, 22-12 in the final set.
Playoff picture
Kingston won the tiebreaker for second place because the Buccaneers swept Sequim and Bremerton this season.
The Wolves will take the Olympic League’s third seed to district play, the Knights are the fourth seed.
Sequim will face the No. 2 team from the Seamount League in district play at Franklin Pierce High School on Friday, Nov. 6.
Port Angeles 3,
North Mason 0
PORT ANGELES — The Roughriders sent seniors Emily Johnson, Genna Orr and Cassidy Hodgin out in style with a 25-19, 25-19, 25-18 sweep of the Bulldogs.
“The entire team brought lots of energy and finished with a team effort for the win,” Port Angeles coach Christine Halberg said of Tuesday’s match.
“This team grew tremendously as a team and individuals this year.
“They learned a lot and they always stayed a team even through all their obstacles. I am proud of these girls.”
Halberg said Johnson was a big reason for the senior night victory.
“Emily had one of her most consistent nights in hitting with six kills,” Halberg said.
“She had few errors. She also lead the team in aces with five, serving 23 of 24. She added nine digs.”
Orr added six kills and led the team in hitting percentage. She added four aces and two digs.
Kiana Robideau contributed six kills, three aces and six digs. She also recorded three blocks for the Riders.
Aeverie Politika added three kills and Nikki Price and Alyssa Sweet added a kill apiece from the back row.
Brennan Gray lead Port Angeles in digs with 15.
“Haley Becker came in the third set and passed well and added an ace,” Halberg said.
“Nikki Price was libero in the third set and did a great job.”
Halberg said Callie Hall set the ball well, racking up 23 assists and four digs.
Port Angeles wrapped the season with a 4-8 Olympic League record, 4-9 overall.
Girls Swimming
Port Angeles at Divisional Invitational
PORT ANGELES — The Roughriders achieved six new district qualifying times at the Divisional Invitational at William Shore Memorial Pool.
Sierra Hunter clinched a district berth in the 200 freestyle after finishing in 2 minutes, 11.70 seconds.
Sarah Tiemersma claimed a spot in the 500 free. She finished with a time of 6:25.46.
Four Port Angeles divers also qualified for the district meet.
Cassii Middlestead won the event with 322.85 points. Sydney Miner finished second (310.6), Haili Farnam was third (289.2) and Lum Fu was fourth (273.52).
The Riders will send 19 athletes to compete in 56 individual events at the district championships at Hazen High School in Renton on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6-7.
Girls Soccer
Sequim 3, Bremerton 0
SEQUIM — The Wolves perservered and earned their first Olympic League win of the season against the Knights.
“[We were] successful at switching the field throughout the first half,” Sequim coach Brittany Murdach said.
“This gave us multiple attacking opportunities in the final third.”
Gretchen Happe, Bobbi Sparks and Abby Hansted all scored goals for the Wolves.
The Wolves (1-9-0, 3-10-1) played in numerous close contests this season.
“[We] have played in five overtime games, four of those games resulting in penalty kick [shootouts],” Murdach said.
“Despite multiple PK losses, [we have] continued to work hard and push forward.
“The win on Monday night was well deserved W and a testament to the spirit and resilience of the team.”
The Wolves’ victory also helped out rival Port Angeles.
The Roughriders clinched a loser-out district playoff game against Orting at Silverdale Stadium at 5 p.m. Tuesday.
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Compiled using coaches’ reports.
Sports reporter Michael Carman can be contacted at 360-452-2345, ext. 5250 or at mcarman@peninsuladailynews.com.