Volleyball team places first in Olympia tourney silver bracket

The La Conner High School volleyball team turned in another capital performance last weekend.

Facing teams from larger schools, including undefeated 4A power Puyallup High School, the defending state 2B net champs placed first in the silver division of the Capitol City Invitational Volleyball Tournament in Olympia last Saturday, Oct. 8.

La Conner went 1-2 in pool play, including a two-set defeat to Puyallup, before rebounding to sweep three straight matches in the tourney's silver bracket, downing 2A Sequim (25-18, 25-22), 3A host Capitol (25-21, 25-19), and 3A Central Kitsap (25-18, 25-5).

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