Odessa girls win tourney

DAVENPORT – The Odessa Tiger varsity volleyball squad won the all-day tournament held in Davenport Saturday, Sept. 4. Throughout the day, the participating teams played each of the others in three-set matches rather than the usual five. The tournament provided an opportunity for the participating teams to get in some final practice before the season begins. After a few more non-league games, league play begins against Mary Walker High School in Springdale on Sept. 23.

Odessa first faced off against the Davenport Gorillas, capturing the first two sets to take the match.

Odessa 25 25 2

Davenport 11 22 0

Next, the Tigers played against "Tournament Opponent" also winning two straight.

Odessa 25 27 2

Opponent 19 26 0

The Lake Roosevelt Raiders of Coulee Dam handed the Tigers their only lost set of the tournament. But following their loss in the first set, the Tigers came back strong and held off the Raiders to take the match two sets to one.

Odessa 22 25 16 2

Lk Roos 25 21 14 1

In the final match of the tournament, the Tigers defeated the Selkirk Rangers of Ione in straight sets.

Odessa 25 25 2

Selkirk 15 9 0

The Tigers play Reardan at home on Sept. 9 (JV 5 pm, V 6 pm) and head to Ritzville Saturday for another tournament.

Odessa vs. Oakesdale

In Oakesdale on Tuesday evening, Sept. 7, the Tigers fell to the Nighthawks in three straight sets. Oakesdale has been the Tigers' nemesis in recent seasons and has had a longstanding winning tradition.

Odessa 19 10 14 0

Oakesdale 25 25 25 3

Hayden Schuh led the team in kills with nine and also had one blocked shot. Emily Scrupps led her teammates in digs with eight, also contributing two service aces, while Tori Schlomer contributed one.