Oak Harbor holds two special events / Volleyball

In addition to battling for a district tournament berth, the Oak Harbor High School volleyball team will host two special events over the next few days.

The Wildcats will honor their six seniors (Hailee Blau, Kia Ceya, Sherilyne Fernandez, Samantha Hines, Andrea Ruben and Kristina Tirado) when Marysville-Pilchuck (0-9, 0-11) visits at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19.

Oak Harbor will recognize former Wildcat players on Alumni Night, which will kickoff Homecoming Week, during the 7 p.m. match with Shorecrest (3-6, 3-8) Monday, Oct. 23.

The regular season concludes at Everett (6-3, 7-4) at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24.

The Wildcats (4-5, 5-6) lost 3-0 at Lynnwood Tuesday, Oct. 17, dropping to eighth-place in the Wesco standings. The top nine advance to the postseason.

The Royals (6-3, 6-5) defeated Oak Harbor 25-23, 25-19, 25-16.

Blau smashed 18 kills and collected seven digs in the loss.

Camden Miller recorded 20 assists.

Ceirra Dean paced the defense with 23 digs; Cami Bristow and Hines had 12 each.