Orcas Island hadn't done well against LaConner recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Orcas Island Vikings had just enough and edged the LaConner Braves out 3-2. The victory was nothing new for the Vikings as they're now sitting on three straight.
The match was a true back-and-forth as no team won consecutive sets, but in the end it was Orcas Island who won the one that mattered. The match finished with set scores of 25-20, 23-25, 25-19, 19-25, 15-8.
Vera Sasan was the offensive standout of the match as she had eight digs and six aces.
She wasn't the only good server: Orcas Island was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 15 aces. That's the most aces they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Orcas Island's record now sits at 9-7. As for LaConner, their loss dropped their record down to 11-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Orcas Island will welcome Coupeville at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for LaConner, they will play host again on Monday to welcome Evergreen, where the match is scheduled at 7:00 p.m.
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