Bethel was the 3-0 winner over Rogers when they last played one another back in September of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Bison fell just short of the Rams by a score of 3-2 on Wednesday. While the Bison didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Rams 25-20 in the first set.
Bethel took Rogers into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking three-point loss. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 20-25, 25-20, 16-25, 25-18, 15-12.

Leigha Hardesty
09/24/25 @ Rogers | 9 |
09/22/25 vs Sumner | 13 |
09/18/25 @ Orting | 9 |
Bethel's loss came despite strong showings from Julianna Sullivan and Leigha Hardesty. Sullivan had 14 assists and four digs, while Hardesty had 11 digs, nine kills, and four aces. Hardesty is on a roll when it comes to kills, as she's now had nine or more in each of the last three games she's played.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Rogers to victory, but perhaps none more so than Charis Sansburn, who had 15 digs and two aces.
Bethel has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season. As for Rogers, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
Bethel didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 3-1 loss against South Kitsap on the 30th. As for Rogers, they have also already played their next contest, a 3-2 win against Bonney Lake on the 30th.
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