High School Volleyball: Kelso sweeps Evergreen in penultimate 3A GSHL match

Pro Tip – Lassies spread the work around in Senior Night win over Plainsmen

Kelso’s Skylar Richie (7) rises for a tip the volleyball over two Evergreen blockers, Courtney Neal and Lillian Rayner (14), during the Hilanders’ sweep on Senior Night, Tuesday, Nov. 4, at Kelso High School. The Hilanders’ front line kept the pressure on with well-placed attacks throughout the evening.

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BIG K-COURT — The Kelso volleyball team made sure to celebrate Senior Night right with a sweep over Evergreen. The Hilanders took the 3A Greater St. Helens League match by scores of 25-14, 25-11 and 25-5.

Royal Grafton led the hosts with 11 kills, three aces and 20 digs, but it was a comprehensive effort from the Lassies in their final home match of the season.

That sprint to victory included a 20-0 run to close out the final set.

“(We) came out strong and never looked back,” Kelso head coach Michelle Mury said. “Royal Grafton was everywhere on the court.”

— Kelso closes out all three sets in dominant fashion to sweep Evergreen on senior night. The Hilanders battled through tight rallies to secure each final point — capped by a stunning 20-0 run in the third set to finish it 25-5. / Video by Skyler Smith for Blast Zone Media —

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