(Auburn, WA) On September 27, 2024, the Lower Columbia Red Devils faced off against the Green River Gators at Auburn Mountainview High School, with Lower Columbia emerging victorious by a score of 3-1 (25-18, 25-18, 22-25, 25-21).
 
Set Breakdown:
Set 1: Lower Columbia dominated early, winning 25-18. They recorded 16 kills and hit at an impressive .324 hitting percentage, with minimal errors (5).
Set 2: Lower Columbia maintained control, once again taking the set 25-18. Their attack percentage remained solid at .281, with 11 kills and only 2 errors.
Set 3: Green River fought back and secured their only set victory, winning 25-22. They improved their offensive execution, hitting at .156 with 12 kills.
Set 4: Lower Columbia closed out the match with a 25-21 win. Though their hitting percentage dropped to .163, they outplayed Green River in key moments.
 
Team Statistics:
Lower Columbia (53 kills, .214 hitting percentage):
  - The Red Devils were efficient offensively with 53 kills and a solid .214 hitting percentage. They also performed well defensively with 105 digs and contributed with 8 service aces.
  - Their biggest offensive contributors were Kenny Collins with 20 kills (.372 hitting percentage) and Samantha Farland with 17 kills (.341 hitting percentage).
  - In serving, they had 8 aces but also committed 7 service errors.
  - Defensively, they tallied 105 digs, led by Madi Noel with 30 digs, and had 3 blocks.
 
Green River (42 kills, .117 hitting percentage):
  - Green River struggled with consistency, hitting .117 overall with 42 kills but making 23 errors.
  - Their standout performer was Kristen Carstens, who led with 14 kills (.234 hitting percentage).
  - The Gators recorded 7 service aces but also had 10 service errors.
  - Defensively, they managed 76 digs and 9 total blocks (including 3 solo blocks and 12 assisted blocks), led by Tanzy Fox with 15 digs and Kimberly Chanley with 19 digs.
 
Individual Standouts:
Lower Columbia:
  - Kenny Collins was the standout player with 20 kills, hitting at a high .372 percentage. She also contributed 25 digs, making her a key factor on both offense and defense.
  - Samantha Farland added 17 kills, hitting .341, along with 12 digs and 2 solo blocks.
  - Madi Noel was a defensive anchor, recording 30 digs and stabilizing the defense.
 
Green River:
  - Kristen Carstens led the Gators with 14 kills and a .234 hitting percentage, while also contributing 4 digs.
  - Tanzy Fox contributed 11 kills but struggled with efficiency, hitting only .070. She also added 15 digs.
  - Kimberly Chanley was a defensive standout with 19 digs and 1 service ace.
 
Lower Columbia's well-rounded performance, particularly their offensive consistency and strong defense, helped them secure the win. Green River put up a fight, especially in the third set, but ultimately fell short due to offensive inefficiency and serve-receive struggles. This match moved Lower Columbia to a record of 6-12 overall and 2-2 in league play, while Green River dropped to 3-11 overall and 0-4 in league play.
 
The Red Devils are on the road again for their next match on Wednesday, October 2, at Pierce College in Lakewood, WA. The match is set for a 7:00 pm first serve.
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