TICKET PUNCHED- TRI CITIES-HERE COME THE WARRIORS

Really difficult getting to sleep last night-but for a good reason. The Lady Warriors met the challenge Thursday and defeated the North 2 seed,Marysville, and the South 1 seed, Jackson. These victories guarantee the EW volleyball team of a berth in next weeks State 4A tourney in Kennewick. A huge thank you to a very enthusiastic crowd who really got into it and helped keep the energy level high thru both matches. The win over Jackson avenged an earlier loss during the regular season. Highlites-Miah 14 kills and 5 aces-the last two to close out the match-Haley S 12 kills 2 aces -Ashley K-N 11 Kills-Leigh 44 assists and two great kills-Hannah and Katy combined for 12 kills and huge blocking Becca 19 digs.Marysville stats not compiled yet. Saturday we play Kamiak at 1:00 at MP for Dist. 1 championship. State seedings should be on WIAA web site Sunday along with a detailed fan bulletin. Team will leave Wed morning by rental vans. We will be staying at the Fairfield Inn. 4A teams play at the Toyota Center Thursday and Friday. You may have trouble recognizing me Saturday as I will be without my facial hair companion of forty years-moment of weakness,but a worthwhile promise. Hope to see a big crowd Saturday. GOOOOOO WARRIORS!