Eagles bested again by Nighthawks on home floor

Oakesdale wins all three played sets

Jake Hull, Whitman County Gazette | Oct 19, 20230

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ST. JOHN – The defending state champion Oakesdale Nighthawks swept the St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse Eagles for the second time this season on Thursday, Oct. 12.

Set scores were 25-14, 25-21, 25-22.

The Nighthawks jumped out to a 15-6 lead in Set 1 before the Eagles called a timeout. Oakesdale then went on to lead 18-11, then went on to win 25-14.

In the second set, the Eagles were ahead 7-5 early. They then would lead all the way until the set was tied at 18.

After the tie, the Nighthawks took the lead and won the set 25-21.

In the third set, the teams were tied at 4, 9 and 14. The Eagles would...