Errors lead to Coupeville loss | Volleyball

Orcas Island took advantage of Coupeville High School's unsteady play to defeat the visiting Wolves 3-1 in volleyball Thursday, Sept. 18.

Orcas Island took advantage of Coupeville High School’s unsteady play to defeat the visiting Wolves 3-1 in volleyball Thursday, Sept. 18.

The Vikings (2-1) won 25-20, 19-25, 25-18, 25-22.

“We gave up points with multiple unforced errors,” coach Breanne Smedley said. “We had a hard time controlling the ball on our side of the net.”

Hailey Hammer, who “hit well through the middle,” Smedley said, led the offense with 10 kills; she also had three blocks.

Setter Lauren Rose, who finished with 18 assists and three aces, “ran a balanced offense,” according to Smedley.

Kacie Kiel had five kills, 19 digs and five aces; Valen Trujillo recorded 21 digs; and MaKenzie Bailey added six kills.

Coupeville (0-3) plays in the South Whidbey Invitational at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20.

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