Bulldogs sweep home openers

SANDPOINT — Sandpoint was sharp in a home opening volleyball doubleheader on Tuesday at Les Rogers Court, sweeping Post Falls 25-12, 25-20 and 25-20, before taking down Greater Spokane League foe Gonzaga Prep 25-18, 26-24, 16-25 and 25-21 in the nightcap.

Hailey Dunn tallied 11 assists, Hannah Neumann six kills, Kennedy Search five aces and Anna Alsager and Emma Liband three blocks each to lead the Bulldogs (6-2) against the Trojans.

Brenna Meehan led the Trojans (0-3) with four kills, five assists and five aces, Amy Booth added six digs and Shayna Allert four kills in defeat.

“Sandpoint served well. They always serve well,” said Willow Hanna. “We were slow to start and it took us a while to get going.”

Neumann had a strong game against the Bullpups, registering 14 kills and 14 digs, Dunn added 18 set assists, Mariah Kluver five aces and 13 digs and Liband four blocks for the Bulldogs.

“We didn’t have one short ball drop tonight,” said Bulldogs head coach Karen Alsager. “It was a fun night, it’s nice to sweep those two schools. I feel like we took a step forward.”

Sandpoint is at Lakeland in the first 4A North battle of the season.