Lake Stevens volleyball players demonstrated their dominance on Thursday, November 12, by sweeping Eastlake to advance to the bi-district championship. The Vikings, who hold a record of 15 wins and 3 losses, defeated the sixth-ranked Wolves in straight sets with scores of 25-10, 25-19, and 25-10. This victory positions the team to face the number one ranked Issaquah in the next round.
Ella Iseminger was the standout performer for Lake Stevens, recording 18 kills and 12 digs. Miah Congdon contributed six aces, while Maia Aiwohi provided 18 assists. Audrey Iseminger led the defense for the defending state champions with 20 digs. The Vikings are now focused on defending their title at the upcoming tournament in Yakima.
In a significant upset, number five Kamiak defeated number three Mount Si on the road. The Knights, who have a season record of 14-5, swept the Wildcats to preserve their season. This win puts Kamiak in a favorable position, requiring just one more victory against number 10 Woodinville in Kirkland on Saturday to reach the state tournament.
Fellowship Christian achieved its highest-ever finish at the state tournament by placing second. The Eagles first defeated number four Mary Walker in a five-set match before losing to number three Oakesdale in straight sets with scores of 25-22, 25-18, and 25-22. This second-place finish is a major improvement for the program, which had previously placed third in 2024.
Darrington also secured a notable result in Yakima, finishing fifth at the state tournament. The Loggers, who have a record of 25-4, won two loser-out matches to achieve this placement. Their three-win streak in Yakima marks the school's first state placing since 2022.
Stanwood clinched a spot at the state tournament by defeating league rival Monroe in a four-set semifinal match. The Spartans, with an overall record of 16-2, came back from losing the first set to win 23-25, 25-21, 25-20, and 25-18. Whitney Longspaugh led the team with 20 kills and nine digs, while Ava Burton added 17 assists, 12 kills, and seven digs.
Addy Schuh was instrumental in the offense for Stanwood with 26 assists, and Kylee Brown led the defense with 13 digs. On the losing side, Shannara Peebles paced Monroe with 14 kills and 12 digs, while Naia Atalig recorded 24 assists and 10 digs. Maddie Walker contributed a game-high 18 digs for the Bearcats. Stanwood will face number three Everett in the Saturday championship, while Monroe will play number seven Snohomish in a loser-out match for a state berth.
Everett secured its place in the district championship by sweeping number two Ferndale in a match held in Stanwood. The Seagulls, who are the defending district champions with a record of 15-4, are aiming for a second consecutive local title. Their opponent in Saturday's final will be the number one ranked Stanwood team.
Other local teams also made progress in their respective brackets. Number seven Snohomish defeated number six Shorewood in five sets to advance, needing one more win to reach the state tournament for the first time since 2024. Additionally, number four Edmonds-Woodway outlasted number eight Lynnwood to set up a Saturday match against Ferndale. The Warriors are looking to earn their first state berth since 2014.
Coaches and scorekeepers were reminded to report results and statistics by 10:30 p.m. via email to ensure accurate record-keeping for the ongoing season. These results highlight a competitive day for local high school volleyball, with several teams advancing to critical championship and state qualification matches.
