Wolves host Dig Pink, lose to Falcons | Volleyball

By JIM WALLER
Whidbey News Times Sports editor
October 11, 2012 · 9:34 AM

Be in the pink.

The Coupeville High School volleyball team hosts Sultan for the annual Dig Pink match at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11.

Both teams will be wearing pink and are inviting fans to also don pink to help bring awareness to breast cancer.

The Wolves (1-9, 2-9) opened the week with a 3-1 loss at South Whidbey.

The Falcons (4-6, 4-7) won the first two games 25-15 and 25-17, then overcame a 17-11 deficit in game three to win 26-24.

Coupeville coach Toni Crebbin said serve receive "was again our nemesis" and "we need to learn how to hold on to leads."

Bessie Walstad, returning to full action from an injury, had 13 digs and eight kills; Hailey Hammer recorded 13 kills; and Breeanna Messner "had a solid night," according to Crebbin.

Contact Whidbey News Times Sports editor Jim Waller at jwaller@whidbeynewsgroup.com or 360-675-6611 ext. 5060.

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