Oakesdale takes title, on to state

Oakesdale and Pomeroy met for the district volleyball championship match Nov. 9 at tournament host Pomeroy and Oakesdale won 23-25, 25-20, 25-23, 25-19.

The Nighthawks now advance to state in Yakima, beginning Thursday, as District Nine's top seed. Pomeroy goes as the no. 2.

At the SunDome, Oakesdale, the four-time defending state champions, will open the tournament with a first round match against Providence Classical Christian (Bothell) at 8 a.m. Thursday. If they win, they play the winner of Klickitat/Glenwood and Mount Vernon Christian.

A first round loss would still allow for a chance to...