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Leading the Lady Wolfpack in kills against Columbia Burbank was Claudia Benavides, who had five kills, three blocks and five digs in the four-set loss. DW came out smoking hot and won the first set, lost the second, barely lost the third then fell by seven points in the fourth. Megan Forney (10) and Mackenna Barron (3) watch Benavides's pass over the net.
Madison Gallardo had a good night at the net.
WAITSBURG–DW Lady Wolfpack is still in search of their first win after dropping matches to Columbia (Burbank) and Walla Walla Valley Academy last week.
Their record is 0-10 with four more matches to play.
The Lady Wolfpack played Tuesday versus Kiona-Benton in a non-league match, then hosts Warden tonight in Waitsburg. Game time is 6:30 p.m. Saturday the Lady Wolfpack plays Mac-Hi at 11 a.m. in Waitsburg and visits TriCities Prep on Tuesday, October 26.
Dayton-Waitsburg jumped to the advantage in the first set against Columbia's Lady Coyotes Oct. 14, going ahead 1-0 on a 25-21 win.
In the second set, DW fell behind as the Lady Coyotes edged ahead for a 25-19 win to tie up set score 1-1.
The Lady Wolfpack came out aggressive and tight, battling back from a hefty deficit to push the third set longer, but eventually dropping the match 27-25 in an intense game.
The final set was won by the Lady Coyotes 25-18 for the league win.
"The team came out ready to play," said Head Coach Tracy Barron. "Their net play and coverage was really great. The team continues to build unity and improve each and every game."
Three Lady Wolfpack stood out: Claudia Benavides hammered five kills, made five digs and had three blocks at the net on the night. Makenna Barron pounded four kills, eight digs and a block, and Kylee Henry was another tough Lady Wolfpack at the net with four blocks, five assists and three digs.
At Walla Walla Valley Academy on October 12, the Lady Knights took the match in three sets, but not without seeing some fight out of Dayton-Waitsburg.
The Lady Wolfpack were overwhelmed in a lop-sided first set, 25-5, but came back with some intense play in the second, a 26-24 loss. The third set was a 25-8 loss.
"The girls continue to improve each game," Coach Barron said. "We have really focused on covering our hitters and blockers. Tonight showed great improvement in that area. They are learning to play more consistently throughout the whole game."
Benavides was again a leader on the court with six blocks, three kills, three digs and an assist.
Barron had two kills, two blocks, an assist and made two aces while serving.
Henry put up four assists, a kill and an ace serve.
