VANCOUVER, Wash. - Clark College faced a formidable opponent in Linn-Benton on Wednesday evening at Linn-Benton. Despite Clark's efforts, the Roadrunners, with an impressive season record of 29-0, showcased their dominance with a straight-set win over Clark, sweeping 25-11, 25-14, and 25-22.
Game Highlights
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First Set: Clark got off to a strong start with three early points, including a service ace from Sydney George. However, Linn-Benton quickly found their rhythm, taking control and pulling away for a 25-11 win.
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Second Set: The second set saw Linn-Benton's offense firing on all cylinders. Brooklyn Willard and Grace Luttrell each contributed heavily to the kill count, leading to another commanding 25-14 victory.
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Third Set: Clark battled hard to close the gap, with Olivia Brown leading the attack, scoring eight kills with a .500 hitting percentage. The set was tightly contested with eight ties, but Linn-Benton eventually edged out a 25-22 win to secure the match.
Key Performances
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Clark College: Olivia Brown led the team offensively with eight kills and contributed defensively with five digs. Taylee Wilson facilitated Clark's plays with nine assists, while Sydney George showcased her versatility with 11 digs and three points.
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Linn-Benton: Brooklyn Willard led all players with 16 kills and a .600 hitting percentage, while Meah Carley set up teammates effectively with 27 assists. Maddy Hellem anchored the defense with 16 digs.
Clark College, now holding a record of 8-14 (6-9 in league play), showed moments of promise but ultimately couldn't keep pace with Linn-Benton's undefeated squad. Clark will look to bounce back in their next matchup as they continue to build on the season's strengths and lessons learned.
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