Kodiak volleyball team set for rematch with Chelan for league title

The Cascade Kodiak volleyball team is gearing up for the postseason with hopes of challenging for a state title. On Oct. 19, Cascade played at Omak, sweeping the Pioneers in straight sets, 25-16, 25-10, 25-12. 

“We are continually improving to keep our in forced errors down. Against Omak, we focused on defensive and faster transition. We are improving our side ratios in transition,” said Marni McMahon, Cascade head coach. 

Makena Ala’ilima-Daley had 15 kills. Analia Vasquez had 12 kills, 6 aces. Megan Evans had 24 assists and 3 kills. Maddie Schiefelbein had 13 digs, 2 aces. 

“Megan Evans did a good job of running the offense. She was able to get Makena and Analia the ball at a faster speed,” McMahon said. “Baelee Pearson came in off the bench and did some great things defensively and on the service line.”

Daley and Vasquez continue to be versatile hitters. 

“They are putting up high hitting percentages and keep the other teams struggling to defend them,” McMahon said. “Analia and Makena are also putting up high numbers on the line. They are putting up 90-100 percent serving percentages with multiple aces,” McMahon said. 

Cascade is 7-0 in Caribou Trail League play, 12-0 overall. Chelan is 5-1 in league, 10-2 overall. So the Goats could grab a piece of the league title if they win. The Kodiaks swept Chelan in straight sets on Oct. 5 in Leavenworth. 

“I hope we are able to serve well. This will be for the league title. If Kodiaks win, they clinch the title and home court advantage for the districts Nov. 2,” McMahon said. “I know Chelan will bring a better game and a big crowd. Our girls have to stay mentally tough and disciplined on our play.  We statically didn’t play well the last time we played them so I hope we put up better numbers.”

Ian Dunn can be reached at 548-5286 or editor@leavenworthecho.com.