Wolves swept by thinnest of margins

By The Chronicle staff

Posted 9/8/23

The word “sweep” doesn’t quite accurately describe the match the Black Hills volleyball team found itself on the short end of Thursday, as the Wolves lost a non-league contest to 3A …

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Wolves swept by thinnest of margins

Black Hills’ Anneliese Dale (2) makes a dig during a match against Capital High School in Tumwater on Thursday, Sept. 7.

Black Hills’ Anneliese Dale (2) makes a dig during a match against Capital High School in Tumwater on Thursday, Sept. 7.

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Black Hills celebrates a point during a match against Capital High School in Tumwater on Thursday, Sept. 7.

Black Hills celebrates a point during a match against Capital High School in Tumwater on Thursday, Sept. 7.

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Black Hills’ Lilly Kincaid (9) prepares to serve up a shot during a match against Capital High School on Thursday, Sept. 7.

Black Hills’ Lilly Kincaid (9) prepares to serve up a shot during a match against Capital High School on Thursday, Sept. 7.

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Black Hills’ Ashley Harris (15) jumps up for a ball during a match against Capital High School in Tumwater on Thursday, Sept. 7.

Black Hills’ Ashley Harris (15) jumps up for a ball during a match against Capital High School in Tumwater on Thursday, Sept. 7.

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Black Hills’ Ellie Johnson (6) looks to put a shot over the net during a match against Capital High School in Tumwater on Thursday, Sept. 7.

Black Hills’ Ellie Johnson (6) looks to put a shot over the net during a match against Capital High School in Tumwater on Thursday, Sept. 7.

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Black Hills celebrates a point during a match against Capital High School in Tumwater on Thursday, Sept. 7.

Black Hills celebrates a point during a match against Capital High School in Tumwater on Thursday, Sept. 7.

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Black Hills Head Coach Karlee Westby smiles and talks to players on the court during a match against Capital High School in Tumwater on Thursday, Sept. 7.

Black Hills Head Coach Karlee Westby smiles and talks to players on the court during a match against Capital High School in Tumwater on Thursday, Sept. 7.

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Black Hills’ Anneliese Dale (2) gets under a ball during a match against Capital High School in Tumwater on Thursday, Sept. 7.

Black Hills’ Anneliese Dale (2) gets under a ball during a match against Capital High School in Tumwater on Thursday, Sept. 7.

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Black Hills fans snatch candy out of the air during a match against Capital High School in Tumwater on Thursday, Sept. 7.

Black Hills fans snatch candy out of the air during a match against Capital High School in Tumwater on Thursday, Sept. 7.

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Posted Friday, September 8, 2023 11:53 am

Box score

At Black Hills

COUGARS 3, WOLVES 0

Capital28 29 25 — 3

Black Hills 26 27 19 — 0

By The Chronicle staff

The word “sweep” doesn’t quite accurately describe the match the Black Hills volleyball team found itself on the short end of Thursday, as the Wolves lost a non-league contest to 3A Capital 28-26, 29-27, 25-19.

Ashley Harris had 21 kills to lead the Wolves (1-2) in the losing effort, and also posted two blocks. Lilly Kincaid dished out 24 assists and had four aces.

Anneliese Dale did a little bit of everything with five digs, three assists, and two aces, and Claire Johnson logged four kills.

Black Hills will return to play next week and jump into the 2A EvCo season, hosting Rochester on Tuesday.