PREP VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP

Astoria def. Yamhill-Carlton 25-16, 25-18, 25-19...Astoria got back on the winning track with a 3-game home sweep over the up-and-coming Tigers. The usual suspects took a backseat for Astoria as the Lady Fishermen rotated their entire bench into the game. Meredith Barnes led Astoria with 8 kills, while junior outside hitter Emily Bunnell added six kills and four service aces. Sara Cullen doled out 16 assists and was a perfect 14-for-14 serving with two aces. The Lady Fishermen improved to 3-1 in Cowapa League and 4-2 overall with a road game at Banks Thursday completing the first of three tours through the league schedule.
Warrenton def. Clatskanie 25-23, 25-20, 25-23...Ashley Poole had 12 kills and Lauren Dove had eight blocks as the Lady Warriors improved to 2-0 in Lewis & Clark League play with a sweep at Clatskanie. Brandi Jasmin continued her strong all-around play with seven kills on 13-for-15 hitting and a perfect 12-for-12 serving performance.
Rochester def. Ilwaco 25, 23, 25-21, 25-19...The Lady Fishermen dropped to 0-2 in Trico Division with a loss at Rochester. Melany Bliss served 16 points and had six kills and Charlotte Johnson provided strong all-around play at the setter position. Ilwaco played without Courtney Gilgore, who suffered a death in the family. Ilwaco has a bye Thursday before returning home to face La Center on Tuesday.
Portland Lutheran def. Knappa 25-15, 14-25, 25-15, 19-25, 17-15...The Loggers could not pull off the win at home.