Grizzly, Panther netters cruise to wins
By Argus Observer sports staff
Thursday, September 4, 2008 11:59 AM PDT
Fruitland — The Fruitland Grizzly volleyball team made short work of Baker Tuesday night with a three-game sweep, winning 25-17, 25-13 and 26-24.
Leading Fruitland was Kylee Nawahine with 13 kills and eight digs.
Whitney Mahler added eight kills and served up six aces.
Sarah McGinley chipped in 13 assists, and Jarica Martarano notched eight digs.
“The girls played a solid match and they kept the momentum on our side,” Fruitland head coach Lisa O’Neil said. “I was pleased with their performance at this stage of the season.”
O’Neil said some of her players stepped up and played solidly in the win.
“Nawahine played amazing. She has become so strong,” O’Neil said. “She played all summer, and it showed. Mahler stepped up and played smart volleyball, and she is going to be a force to be reckoned with.”
The Griz will be in action Sept. 12 and Sept. 13 in Twin Falls.
Parma 3, Homedale 0
At Parma, the Panther volleyball team left nothing to chance as they defeated Homedale in three straight games, 25-9, 25-21 and 25-11.
Junior Kali Roche led the Panthers with 10 kills, four blocks and six digs, while teammate Alli Neilsen added three kills, a block, 10 digs and five service aces.
Becca Cox had four kills, Breanna Stell tallied 18 assists, and Alysha Rohrbacher delivered three aces and 10 digs.
