“It’s good to get league wins before we head out. Coming off of a non-league loss, the Warriors would look to respond strongly in two league games against Camas Valley and Elkton before heading to Arizona. Part of the success of last year’s championship run was the Warriors’ dominance in league play, having gone undefeated. To get that kind of chemistry on the court takes a little bit, but this team is getting there.” That team from last year played together for two years. But we still have a lot of chemistry to figure out. I feel like we are ahead of the game compared to where we were last year, as far as defensively. “We have played through some adversity already this year. “We are a completely different team this year than last,” said Warriors Coach Emily Reed. As of press time this week, the team has showed its reliance by winning seven of their last eight games, with their only loss in that stretch coming against Monroe in the Creswell Invitational. The reigning champions hit a bump in the road when they lost two out of three games in early September. Their early season success had cumulated into a 12-3 record as the team headed for the Nike Tournament of Champions, held in Bell Bank Park, Ariz., over the weekend.

In Drain, defending 1A state volleyball champion, North Douglas is once again going through their schedule with only a few challenges thrown in front of them. Bailee Fournier and Adrianna Glenn led the Lions in assists.

Jocelyn Torralba had 32 digs and Mariah Bailey had 28 digs to go with 11 kills. We are continuing to improve our skill and strategy, as well as build our mental toughness,” Ladd said. I would say that their willingness to try new things and accept the coaching that we are giving them has been a great asset. They have grown so much over the past month. “This year has really been quite the journey for our team. The Lions return home on Monday night, Oct. It takes every single player to show up and give it their all - we learned that in our match against Junction City - so as we continue, we can push to get back to that energy on the court.”Ĭottage Grove travels to Marshfield tonight, Oct. “Even after losing to Marist, we know what it takes to be a successful team together. “We have some super competitive girls on the team, and I was so happy that they got to feel the rewards of their hard work.”Ĭottage Grove would go on to lose to Marist following the win against Junction City, but the victory gives the Lions something to help propel them this season. “Getting our first league win of the season was an amazing feeling,” Ladd continued. They played great defense and ran a smart offense, as well as owned their mental toughness and supported their teammate,” Lions Coach Abby Ladd said.Ĭottage Grove would take set three 25-21, set four 25-22, and set three 15-10. The girls really focused on our game and the things that we had control over. “The team's comeback in our game against Junction City was amazing. The Lions would come roaring back, led by Blakley Herbert, who had 28 kills and 35 digs. Although Cottage Grove lost their first two sets of the match, they stayed competitive, losing set one 25-22 and set two 25-23. The Cottage Grove Lions volleyball team earned their second win of the season by defeating the Junction City Tigers on September 27.

Wild teens playing volley balley