The Olympia volleyball team faced one of its toughest challenges so far this season in the reigning 4A state runner-up Curtis and lost in four sets on Tuesday, Oct. 13.
Olympia stormed to a 1-0 set lead by winning the first period 25-20, but the Vikings caught their groove and won the next three 25-16, 25-11, 25-22.
Despite the loss, Olympia head coach Christie Oldright was encouraged by what her team displayed against Curtis.
“We set a game plan and we hit the court with it,” she said. “We let it slip away in sets two and three, but we made some positive changes in set four. It’s about never leaving the basics. When we commit to the basics, we play great volleyball. We are continuing to grow our competitive maturity, and I’m excited for the next few weeks.”
Stella Sheeran and Anna Johnston each recorded a double-double, as Sheeran tallied 14 kills and 10 digs, while Anna Johnston posted 18 assists and 10 digs. Sophie Deiss added six aces and five kills.
Olympia (5-7, 3-4 South Puget Sound League) will visit Sumner (6-5, 2-5 SPSL) on Thursday, Oct. 15.
