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Successful Spokane coach Sheridan dies from Lou Gehrig’s Disease

Todd Milles — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:31:04 +0000

Forgot to pass this along over the weekend, but one of the most successful Washington high school coaches in any sport – Linda Sheridan, of Shadle Park High School – died in Spokane on Saturday of Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

Sheridan led that school to seven state titles – five in volleyball and a pair in girls’ basketball.

Here is Chris Derrick’s story in the Spokesman-Review.

Dig . . . Set . . . Spike! WSVCA All-State Volleyball Series coming to Fife

Todd Milles — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:18:39 +0000

Some of the most-talented senior volleyball players in the state will be in town March 16 for the 28th annual Washington State Volleyball Coaches’ Association All-State Volleyball Series at Fife High School.

Schedule:

M1: 1B/2B/1A East squad vs. 1B/2B/1A Wast squad, 2 p.m.
M2: East 2A vs. West 2A, 4 p.m.
M3: East 3A/4A vs. West 3A/4A, 6 p.m.

Cost for a tournament pass is $7.

3A/4A ROSTER
Abbie Younkin, Camas
Brenna Bruil, Auburn Riverside
Brittany Rutherford, North Thurston
Brooke Brown, Eisenhower
Chloe Watson, Kent-Meridian
Danielle Saltarelli, Enumclaw
Darby Santos, Shadle …

Bellarmine Prep takes down Mead in five sets to capture 4A volleyball title

Todd Milles — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 06:51:25 +0000

No, it wasn’t Jackson High, which started the year nationally ranked.

Or Mead, the seven-time Class 4A champion.

No, the night belonged to the Bellarmine Prep Lions, who went through both of the pre-tournament favorites Saturday night at Marcus Pavilion to win the state championship.

The Lions held off Mead, 25-27, 25-14, 25-20, 16-25, 15-13, in the title match.

Courtney Schwan dominated the fifth set, registering seven kills and helping the Lions take a 13-11 lead before a Claire Martin block gave the Lions a match point.

Back charged Mead, pulling within a point at 14-13.

But Schwan sealed it …

Prairie captures the 3A volleyball title; North Thurston earns respect

Todd Milles — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 06:34:16 +0000

The North Thurston High Rams were the volleyball underdogs all weekend, but soon became a star attraction at the Class 3A state volleyball tournament.

The undersized Rams went all the way to the title match at Marcus Pavilion before being swept by Prairie in three sets (25-20, 25-22, 25-16).

Along the way, North Thurston defeated Shorewood, Columbia River and Southridge, registering those wins with speed and defense.

With senior outside hitter Brittany Rutherford playing at less than 100 percent all weekend with a sprained ankle, multiple players came up clutch, including fellow senior Jessica Malchow. In the three-set semifinal win …

New classification, same result for 3A volleyball champion West Valley of Yakima

Todd Milles — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 06:25:18 +0000

The competition was different, but the result was the same.

A year after winning the Class 3A state volleyball championship, West Valley of Yakima rolled to a 3-1 win (23-25, 25-18, 22-25, 25-18) over Tumwater to take home the Class 2A volleyball title on Saturday night at Pierce College in Lakewood.

Despite dropping to a lower classification this year, Rams’ coach Katie Hinckley said they didn’t expect to face anything but the toughest teams in the state.

“Going down to 2A doesn’t mean it’s going to be easier,” she said. “Tumwater is one of the best teams we have played. …

State volleyball primer: Mead on a mission for 4A title No. 8

Todd Milles — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:05:35 +0000

STATE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
4A and 3A at Saint Martin’s University and Timberline High School, Lacey
2A at Pierce College and Lakes High School, Lakewood

* 4A schedule:
11:45 a.m. – Newport of Bellevue (17-2) v. Emerald Ridge (16-3)
1:30 p.m. — Gig Harbor (15-5) v. Jackson (15-1)
1:30 p.m. – Puyallup (13-5) v. Richland (13-3)
1:30 p.m. — Lake Stevens (14-5) v. Bellarmine Prep (18-1)
3:15 p.m. – Union (14-6) v. Skyline (15-3)
3:15 p.m. – Olympia (12-7) v. Wenatchee (14-2)
3:15 p.m. – Monroe (14-3) v. Camas …

Weekend schedule for district volleyball tournaments

Todd Milles — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:50:43 +0000

CLASS 4A WEST CENTRAL/SOUTHWEST DISTRICT VOLLEYBALL
Today at Kentwood High School

First-round matches
11 a.m.: Central Kitsap (10-9) vs. Auburn Riverside (11-3)
11 a.m.: Union (12-4) vs. Rogers (9-5)
11 a.m.: Kent Meridian (10-3) vs. Curtis (12-2)
11 a.m.: Tahoma (6-8) vs. Bellarmine Prep (14-1)
1 p.m.: Kentridge (6-8) vs. Camas (13-1)
1 p.m.: Olympia (9-6) vs. Kentwood (8-7)
1 p.m.: Puyallup (10-4) vs. Gig Harbor (13-3)
1 p.m.: Skyview (10-6) vs. Emerald Ridge (13-2)

Rest of schedule: Quarterfinals begin at 3 p.m. today, followed by semifinals at noon Saturday, and …

All-league voting: Narrows 4A and 3A girls volleyball

Todd Milles — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:18:10 +0000

4A Narrows
MVP: Courtney Schwan, jr., OH, Bellarmine
Coach of the year: Jody DeGroot, Bellarmine

First team
Katy DeGroot, sr., S, Bellarmine
Nichole Diehl, sr., OH, Central Kitsap
Maddie Knecht, sr., MH, Gig Harbor
Michaela Berendt, sr., MH, Olympia
Liz Frederickson, jr., MH, Gig Harbor
Katherine Joyce, sr., RS, Bellarmine
Courtney Jost, sr., OH, Gig Harbor

Second team
Rachel Kelson, jr., OH, Olympia
Toni Brown-Bell, sr., OH, South Kitsap
Kelsie May, sr., L, Bellarmine
Tiana McIntosh, sr., S, Olympia
Danielle Chu, sr., MH, South Kitsap
…

Schwan dominates, Bellarmine Prep sweeps Gig Harbor in Narrows 4A title match

Todd Milles — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 06:14:49 +0000

Whether they were whizzing over the net at warp speed or dropping in with precision placement, Bellarmine Prep junior outside hitter Courtney Schwan’s shots were finding their spots.

And that was bad news for the Gig Harbor Tides.

Schwan racked up 16 kills on a variety of shots and the rest of the Bellarmine roster passed and served at a high level as the Lions swept the Tides, 25-21, 25-17 and 25-20 on Saturday afternoon at the 4A Narrows League tournament at Mount Tahoma High School.

The win wrapped up the league’s No. 1 seed heading into next week’s West …

Weekend schedules for district, league postseason tournaments

Todd Milles — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:42:24 +0000

CROSS COUNTRY

Westside Classic (West Central/Southwest District)
Today at American Lake Golf Course, Lakewood

Schedule (start of 5K races): Boys 3A at 10:30 a.m.; Boys 4A at 11 a.m .; Girls 2A at 11:30 a.m.; Girls 3A at 12:05 p.m.; Girls 4A at 12:35 p.m.; Boys 2A at 1:10 p.m.; Boys 1A at 1:40 p.m.; Boys 1B/2B at 2:10 p.m.; Girls 1A at 2:40 p.m.

GIRLS SWIMMING

Class 4A West Central District girls championships
Today at Curtis High School, University Place

Schedule: Finals begin at 4 p.m.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

* SPSL 4A tournament at Todd Beamer High School
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