The Timberline volleyball team grew stronger as the night progressed and swept Lakes 25-23, 25-18, 25-14, in Lakewood on Thursday, Oct. 29.
Timberline handed Lakes its first home sweep since Sept. 19, 2024, against North Thurston. The Blazers prepared for chaos from Lakes setter Jeny Solomua and handled it well, head coach Matt Monnastes said.
“Lakes came out really strong, and their setter likes to take control of the game and create really chaotic situations,” he said. “We have been practicing for two weeks with a drill we call ‘Jeny Ball.’ However, we got more and more momentum as the sets went on. Lakes is definitely one of the best teams in our league, and we had to fight hard to take them in three.”
Kinley Smith led Timberline with 16 kills and added 13 digs, two blocks and two aces. Jovie Lind enjoyed a stellar defensive night with 30 kills and provided four kills and two assists on offense. Leia Dela Cruz dished 24 assists with 14 digs and four kills.
Timberline (14-0, 9-0 Puget Sound League) can clinch its first league title since 2013 with a win over Peninsula on Tuesday, Nov. 3 and a Central Kitsap loss to Gig Harbor. The Blazers will win the league if they win out against Peninsula and River Ridge.
