Volleyball team heads to state

RITZVILLE – The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna varsity girls volleyball team won a berth in the state Class 2B tournament Nov. 3 by beating Liberty (Spangle) in 5 sets.

Set scores are 17-25, 25-22, 25-20, 18-25 and 15-8.

"This was the toughest match of season because it was such a pivotal game" Coach Cari Galbreath said. "Liberty is always tough. We trusted what works."

Sophomore Megan Melcher ended the match with consecutive serves that Liberty could not return.

"Two aces at the end put it away," Galbreath said.

Senior Sydney Kinch had 15 kills and 6 blocks in the match.

Junior Taylor Galbr...