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- calendar_today October 9, 2026
Everett Volleyball Hands Monroe First League Loss in Sweep
In a pivotal Wesco 3A/2A North prep volleyball matchup on Thursday, Oct. 8, the Everett Seagulls delivered a strong performance to sweep Monroe and hand the Bearcats their first league defeat of the season. The match, played in Everett, ended 31-29, 25-18, 25-13 in favor of the Seagulls.
Ava Gonzalez Leads the Way
Everett's Ava Gonzalez was a decisive force, achieving a double-double with 26 kills and 10 digs. Gonzalez’s all-around play was complemented by Ava Urbanozo, who contributed 40 assists and nine digs. Alexa Urbanozo anchored the Seagulls’ defense with a team-high 20 digs.
Monroe's Response and Standouts
Despite Monroe's 8-2 overall and 5-1 league record entering the match, the Bearcats couldn’t withstand Everett’s pressure. Monroe’s Maddie Walker led her team defensively with 23 digs, while Shannara Peebles contributed 17 kills and eight digs.
Snohomish and Cascade Face Off in the North
Elsewhere in Wesco 3A/2A North, the Snohomish Panthers achieved a road sweep over Cascade. The straight-sets victory (25-20, 25-13, 26-24) was powered by Brooklyn Rohrich’s 11 kills and 17 digs, while Vera Miller provided 22 assists and 14 digs. For the Bruins, Maggie Christensen posted 15 assists and 11 digs, and Kodie Rasmussen recorded 15 digs.
Wesco 3A/2A South: Lynnwood and Edmonds-Woodway Triumph
In Wesco 3A/2A South action, Lynnwood overcame Meadowdale in four sets (25-17, 25-19, 24-26, 25-12). Jordana Leme Pezzano led the Royals with 28 assists, while Evelyn Hall and Audrey Williams each contributed double-digit kills with 11 and 10, respectively. Meadowdale’s individual stats were not reported.
Edmonds-Woodway secured a sweep against Shorewood, winning 25-21, 25-19, 25-16. Chloe Chan tallied 28 digs, Eva Belova had 12 kills, and Sydney Hernandez made 10 digs for Edmonds-Woodway. Shorewood's individual stats were not reported.
Non-League and Northwest Match Highlights
Stanwood prevailed over Archbishop Murphy in a four-set non-league match that highlighted strong individual efforts. Stanwood’s Whitney Longspaugh secured 21 kills with 15 digs, while Harper Neyens notched a double-double with 13 kills and 18 digs. Ava Burton and Addy Schuh combined for 33 assists. Archbishop Murphy’s Teuila Halalilo finished with 26 assists, Ashley Fletcher had 13 kills and 17 digs, and Blythe Decker also recorded 13 kills.
In Northwest 2B/1B play, Darrington won a tight five-set contest against Coupeville, 23-25, 25-22, 25-15, 18-25, 15-9. Ava Pater provided 36 assists and 10 digs, while Sophie Ross and Cara Mcmillion combined for 27 kills for the Loggers.
Other notable volleyball match results from Thursday included Sehome sweeping Lakewood, Squalicum defeating Sultan in three, and Lummi Nation topping Tulalip Heritage, also in straight sets.
Reporting Volleyball Results
Coaches and scorekeepers are reminded to report their match results and volleyball stats to the designated email address by 10:30 p.m. on game days to ensure inclusion in future volleyball roundups.
Source: heraldnet.com.
