Prep district volleyball playoffs are in full swing this week. Here’s how your Twin Harbor teams fared in their respective tournaments.

PREP VOLLEYBALL

King’s Way Christian 3, Montesano 1

Montesano missed a chance at securing a state-playoff berth with a 3-1 loss to King’s Way Christian in a 1A District 4 semifinal game on Wednesday in Montesano.

The Bulldogs (11-7 overall) lost by scores of 25-21, 25-10, 20-25 and 25-13 to the Trico League No. 2 seeded Knights (14-4).

Monte – the top seed out of the 1A Evergreen League – took the early lead in the first set before the wheels fell off. KWC went on a run to tie the game at 9-all and eventually took a 23-16 lead.

After the first-set loss, Monte continued to struggle, falling behind 12-4 and 19-5 after two long Knights service streaks in Game 2.

“We came out with tons of energy and got out to a quick lead 8-3, then all of a sudden the energy just drained out of us,” Montesano head coach Cindy Wecker said. “After going five sets with Castle Rock (earlier in the evening), unfortunately, we looked like we ran out of gas.”

The Bulldogs mustered up enough energy to stay close in the third set, taking an early lead and rallying to tie KWC at 19-all with three straight points.

Monte took a 20-19 lead on a kill by outside hitter Kaila Hatton and took a 23-20 lead on a putback kill by setter Karissa Otterstetter. The Bulldogs took the set 25-20 on a Knights shot that sailed past the end line.

But that was as close as Monte would get as the Knights opened up a 5-0 lead and – after another long service streak – took a 16-9 lead en route to the 25-13 win.

“King’s Way had some really good hitters and blockers so we struggled to get our offense going, as well as our defense. Without the blockers getting a hand on the ball it is tough to defend hitters like King’s Way has,” Wecker said. “Our passing struggled tonight too. King’s way had some great servers and we had a hart time getting a good pass up.”

Montesano will face Hoquaim in an elimination game at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday at King’s Way Christian High School in Vancouver.

The winner will advance to the consolation final with a chance at a state-tournament berth at stake.

“Even though we did not get the win, these girls still have a lot of fight left in them,” Wecker said. “We will show up on Saturday and leave it all on the court.”

KWC 25 25 20 25 – 3

Montesano 21 10 25 13 – 1

Leading players: Montesano – Warne (17 digs); Robinson (13-13 service, ace, 15 digs, 3 kills, 2 blocks); Otterstetter (17-18 service, ace, 12 digs, 6 kills, 4 blocks); Gooding (5 digs); Wallace (14-14 service, assist); Wisdom (7-7 service, 2 digs, 14 kills, block): Hatton (9-10 service, 16 digs, 5 kills); Dalan (8-8 service, kill, block); Broten (5 digs, assist).

PHOTO BY FOREST WORGUM Montesano libero Bentley Warne, right, receives a serve while teammate Liv Robinson looks on in a 3-2 win over Castle Rock in the 1A District 4 Tournament on Wednesday in Montesano.

Montesano 3, Castle Rock 2

Montesano rallied to beat Castle Rock in a 1A District 4 Tournament quarterfinal game on Wednesday in Montesano.

The Bulldogs trailed 2-1 after losing the second and third sets to sweep the final two games to earn the win.

Monte won via scores of 25-23, 21-25, 16-25, 25-19 and 15-11 over the No. 4 seed Rockets (7-10).

“I was super proud of the girls for showing heart and not giving up,” Wecker said. “Castle Rock runs a really quick low set to all of their hitters, which makes it very difficult to get the block there in time. … I am very pleased with the progress all of the girls have made this season. They have come a long way in just a couple of months.”

Monte libero Bentley Warne had 28 digs while Karissa Otterstetter had a huge game, going 23-for-23 in service with 23 digs, seven kills and a team-best 35 assists.

Castle Rock 23 25 25 19 11 – 2

Montesano 25 21 16 25 15 – 3

Leading players: Montesano – Warne (28 digs); Robinson (19-20 service, 21 digs, 6 kills, block); Otterstetter (23-23 service, 3 aces, 23 digs, 7 kills, 35 assists, 2 blocks); Gooding (11-12 service, 5 digs, block); Wallace (9-9 service, 10 digs, kill); Wisdom (22-22 service, 3 aces, 5 digs, 8 kills, 5 blocks); Hatton (9-10 service, 25 digs, 10 kills); Dalan (6-6 service, 6 digs, 8 kills); Broten (6 digs).

Hoquiam 3, Elma 0

Hoquiam kept its season alive while ending Elma’s with a straight-set victory in a 1A District 4 elimination game on Wednesday at Castle Rock Middle School.

The second-seeded Grizzlies (12-6) defeated the No. 4 seed Eagles (4-13) by scores of 25-19, 25-16 and 25-16.

“We played better all around this match and everyone contributed,” Hoquiam head coach Heather Bozich said. “I really like the way we played overall tonight. It would have been nice to get that first win, but we played tough and never backed down. Excited to get back into the gym and get ready for Saturday.”

Hoquiam was led by libero Lexi LaBounty with 34 digs while outside hitter Faith Prosch had a double-double with 12 kills and 10 digs. Setter Katlyn Brodhead had 30 assists in the game for Hoquiam.

The Grizzlies advance in the elimination round to play Montesano at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday at King’s Way Christian High School in Vancouver.

Elma 19 16 16 – 0

Hoquiam 25 25 25 – 3

Leading players: Hoquiam – LaBounty (34 digs); Bratt (14 digs); Prosch (10 digs, 12 kills); Brodhead (30 assists); Goulet (10 kills); Brook-Andrew (7 kills, 6 blocks).

Seton Catholic 3, Hoquiam 0

Hoquiam’s 1A District 4 Tournament got off to a tough start with a straight-set loss to Seton Catholic on Wednesday at Castle Rock Middle School.

The Grizzlies lost 25-23, 25-16 and 26-24 to the Trico League’s No. 3 seeded Cougars (11-7).

“I thought we played them really well for the most part,” Bozich said. “They are extremely scrappy and we had a hard time finding the floor on their side, but we continued to attack throughout.”

Avery Templer was a perfect 15-for-15 from the service line for the Grizzlies with teammate Leighann Bratt recording nine kills and 17 digs.

Hoquiam 23 16 24 – 0

Seton Catholic 25 25 26 – 3

Leading players: Hoquiam – Bratt (17 digs, 9 kills); LaBounty (15 digs); Brodhead ( 19 assists); Templer (15-15 service); Prosch (9 kills).

Kalama 3, Raymond-South Bend 0

Raymond-South Bend’s season came to an end with a straight-set loss to Kalama in a 2B District 4 elimination game on Wednesday in Napavine.

The Pacific League’s No. 1 seed, RSB (13-5) was upset by the No. 6 Chinooks (10-10) 26-24, 25-23 and 25-19.

“We had leads in games one and two, but momentum wasn’t our friend,” RSB head coach Julie Jewell said. “We played well and fought hard but just couldn’t close out a game.”

The Ravens were led by Ava Baugher with six blocks and Kyndal Koski with 23 digs.

“Our seniors – Kyndal Koski, Kendall Harriman and Mackenzie Kuiken – were big contributors and I am proud of how they played all season long,” Jewell said.

Kalama 26 25 25 – 3

RSB 24 23 19 – 0

Leading players: RSB – Baugher (6 blocks); Kuiken (10 digs); Kyn. Koski (23 digs); Morley (15 assists); Kas. Koski (6 kills); Howell (6 kills).

Raymond-South Bend 3, North Beach 0

Raymond-South bend defeated North Beach in straight sets in a 2B District 4 elimination game on Wednesday in Napavine.

The Ravens defeated the No. 4 Hyaks (6-10) 25-13, 25-12 and 25-7 to end North Beach’s season.

“We played focused and played solid,” Jewell said of the victory. “We served aggressively and passed well.”

RSB was led by Fatima Delgado with seven aces and Kassie Koski with seven kills.

North Beach 13 12 7 – 0

RSB 25 25 25 – 3

Leading players: RSB – Delgado (7 aces); Baugher (6 aces); Kas. K0ski (7 kills).

Forks 3, Ocosta 1

Ocosta’s season came to an end with a 3-1 loss to Forks in a 2B District 4 Tournament elimination game on Wednesday at Onalaska High School.

The No. 3 Wildcats (10-8) lost via scores of 25-15, 25-27, 25-23 and 25-20 to the No. 2 Spartans (11-6).

“Forks’ defense was on point and dug up a lot of hard hit balls by (Ocosta middle blocker) Alexia Bradley,” Ocosta head coach Erin Snider said. “We just couldn’t find the floor. I am very proud of how our team played this evening.”

Ocosta was led by Jolissa Schlegel, who had a double-double with 11 kills and 23 digs, and Brynn Rasmus, who dished out 20 assists in the loss.

Ocosta 15 27 23 20 – 1

Forks 25 25 25 25 – 3

Leading players: Ocosta – J. Schlegel (11 kills, 23 digs); Rasmus (20 assists).

Willapa Valley 3, Pe Ell 1

Willapa Valley earned a spot in the 1B District 4 Tournament quarterfinals with a 3-1 win over Pe Ell on Wednesday at Willapa Valley High School.

The Vikings (12-7) defeated the Trojans (9-9) by scores of 27-25, 25-16, 18-25 and 25-12.

“We had split matches with Pe Ell during the season and they have been playing really well, connecting offensively very well, so it’s something we knew we needed to prepare for. We focused a lot on how to balance that in practices,” Vikings head coach Chelsea Kempton said. “Tonight, they just executed everything as coaches that we’ve been asking them to do. … I’m really impressed with the offensive hitting we had. They showed up really big tonight and that was really exciting to see. Overall, we were just really happy with the intensity they came out and displayed.”

Willapa Valley was led by outside hitter Jill Hodel and middle blocker Paislee Hurley with five kills apiece. Rilynn Channell added four kills and a team-best 12 digs for the Vikings.

Willapa Valley advances to the tournament quarterfinals against Columbia Adventist at 6 p.m. Thursday at Columbia Adventist Academy.

Pe Ell 25 16 25 12 – 1

Willapa Valley 27 25 18 25 – 3

Leading players: WV – Hodel (5 kills, block); Hurley (5 kills, 2 blocks, 3 aces); Channell (4 kills, 3 aces, 12 digs); Borden (3 kills); Sheary (3 kills, block, 2 aces); Matlock (block); Neva (9 digs).

Willapa Valley 3, WA School for the Deaf 0

Willapa Valley advanced in the 1B District 4 Tournament with a straight-set victory over the Washington School for the Deaf on Monday in Menlo.

The Vikings won 25-17, 25-9 and 25-8 over the Terriers.

“They played well and to get that first (playoff) win, our confidence got quite a boost after that,” Kempton said.

Willapa Valley was led by junior Alana Neva with seven aces and got eight assists from setter Lauren Matlock.

WASD 17 9 8 – 0

Willapa Valley 25 25 25 – 3

Leading players: WV – Hodel (6 aces, 4 kills, 2 digs); Hurley (6 aces, 3 kills, block); Neva (7 aces); Channell (2 kills); Lynch (2 kills); Borden (2 kills); Smaciarz (2 digs); Matlock (8 assists); Sheary (4 assists).

Other scores

1A District 4 Tournament

La Center 3, Elma 0

1B District 4 Tournament

Pe Ell 3, Lake Quinault 0 (Lake Quinault eliminated)

Firm Foundation 3, Wishkah Valley 0 (Wishkah Valley eliminated)