Payton Davis named WIAA athlete of the week

Oakesdale player one of 12 athletes to receive Week 4 recognition

TEREN KOWATSCH, GAZETTE REPORTER | Oct 13, 20220

ROGER HARNACK | THE GAZETTE count

Payton Davis (10) stands at the net as Oakesdale serves in a match against Tekoa-Rosalia.

OAKESDALE - Oakesdale volleyball is currently in one of the best streaks in the state – competing in two tournaments, winning one and coming in second in the other, and not giving up a set to opponents outside of league play.

A part of this success has been the play of junior Payton Davis – who has been a consistent stat leader for the Nighthawks during a season where they haven't given up one set to opponents outside of tournament play and came in second in the Linda Sheridan tournament and first in the Yakima Sundome Festival.

This play is being recognized – as Davis was named one of 12 Athl...