Already Caribou Trail League Champs, Lady Goats add another title to their season

Information and photos by Dennis Rahm

The Chelan Lady Goats volleyball season keeps getting better and better. Friday night’s 3-0 win over perennial rival Cascade at Eastmont High School earned Chelan a much coveted District Championship. They already earned the Caribou Trail League title after completing league play undefeated.

Even though Cascade failed to win a game in the three-set match, the Kodiaks made things exciting especially in the first two games of the night. Chelan won 25-23 in game one, 25-22 in game two and 25-17 in game three.

The Lady Goats are now in the drivers seat in their quest to return to the State Volleyball Tournament in Yakima on November 8-9. Chelan needs one more victory to qualify for State and that opportunity comes on Saturday, November 3 in a match against the Number 3 seed from the Northeast Conference. This will be a winner to state and loser out contest. Meanwhile, Cascade will play Omak on Tuesday, October 30 for a chance to advance in post season play as the number two seed from District 6. Omak defeated Cashmere on Friday night 3-1 to end the Bulldogs season.

LakeChelanNow had the opportunity to interview a happy coach Jenifer Rainville as well as team captains Lexie Gleasman and Emma McLaren. “I’m proud of how we didn’t let a mistake get us rattled or play hesitant when we were down by a few points. It feels great to have the District Championship trophy back in Chelan”, said Coach Rainville. You can listen to our Coach and player interviews below.

Chelan Volleyball Coach Jenifer Rainville and and co-captains Lexie Gleasman and Emma McLaren are interviewed after the Lady Goats capture the District Championship

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We hope you enjoy this photo gallery from Friday’s Volleyball match. Click the > to advance each picture.

Volleyball District Championship

District Championship stats provided by Coach Rainville:

  • Lexie Gleasman 17 kills, 1 block, 15/15 serving with 2 aces and 10 digs
  • Emma McLaren 13 kills,  14/16 serving with 1 ace and 5 digs
  • Elly Collins 4 kills, 1 block, 8/9 serving with 2 aces and 10 digs
  • Katie Rainville 2 kills, 1 assist, 2 blocks and 1 dig
  • AJ Gueller 2 kills and 1 block
  • Gracie Benrud 3 kills, 2 blocks and 1 dig
  • Leanna Garfoot 22 assists, 10/11 serving with 1 ace and 5 digs
  • Xitlali Cruz 12 assists, 7/7 serving and 7 digs
  • Morgyn Harrison 1 assist, 13/14 serving with 1 ace and 7 digs