High School Volleyball: R.A. Long sweeps Ridgefield for final State spot
2A Roundup: Mark Morris and Woodland eliminated on final day of district tournament
By Matt Baide for Blast Zone Media / blastzonenews@gmail.com
Prep Volleyball / District Reports
TUMWATER — The R.A. Long Lumberjills are heading back to the state tournament for the first time since 2009 after earning third place at the 2A District IV volleyball tournament over the weekend at Tumwater High School.
R.A. Long secured a berth with a sweep (25-20, 25-15, 25-19) against their league foes from Ridgefield in the bronze trophy match. That stunning victory came after earning a five-set victory against Woodland in the consolation semifinals, when the Jills rallied back in the fifth set to win in extra points after trailing 10-5.
“It feels really good. To sweep them in three, to battle in five against Woodland and be down 10-5, and for them to come back and then sweep Ridgefield, that is just a testament to their mental toughness of the game 100%,” R.A. Long head coach Whitney Nailon said. “That was the best defensive game, offensive — I mean that was the best. It was incredible. What a way to end Districts.”
— The R.A. Long Lumberjills mob together to celebrate after securing the final point in a sweep over Ridgefield for third place at the district tournament and a berth to State. / Video by Matt Baide for Blast Zone Media —
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