SHS wins VB tourney's Bronze Division

The Sandpoint Bulldogs came home from the Linda Sheridan Classic as winners of the Spokane volleyball tournament's Bronze Division.

The Bulldogs won five of the seven games they played during the tournament en route to the tournament win. The team beat Rogers High School twice as Shadle Park, East Valley and Kellogg, losing only to Post Falls and Walla Walla, Wash.

Vivian Platte had eight kills and four blocks for Sandpoint (1-8, 0-4 IEL). Hailey Swaim added 16 assists, Amaya Russel and Hailey McAuliffe 10 digs each for the Bulldogs.

Hailey Roeder had 23 kills and six service aces.

Hailey Swaim had 86 kill assists for the weekend. Amaya Russel and Hailey McAuliffe each had eight service aces for the Bulldogs.

"I was really proud of the way we played together like a team, like a family," coach Karen Alsager said. "It was nice to see them push through and win games."

Alsager said she is proud of the team and "hopes it gives them confidence going into this week's games."

The Bulldogs play in Lakeland on Tuesday, Sept. 27, and in Lewiston on Thursday.