Badgers sweep Wampus Cats

CLARK FORK — The Wampus Cats got strong back row play from Nona Young and Grace Shelton, but it wasn’t enough playing up in class, as Bonners Ferry won 25-18, 25-17, 25-21 over host Clark Fork in nonleague volleyball action Thursday night.

Miranda Wenk tallied eight kills, Jadyn Bennett 12 digs, Hannah Olsen 16 assists and Micah Whittaker three aces to lead the 3A Badgers to the sweep.

Brooke Stevens finished with 11 assists to lead the Wampus Cats (1-1), who got four kills apiece from Hailey Briston and Allison Warner, and three digs each from Young and Shelton.

Wampus Cats head coach Cindy Derr felt her team played with the Badgers for the most part, but still needs to work on serving and cutting down on errors.

“We finally are moving and playing as a team. Bonners Ferry has a tall front row and we were struggling with their right side attack,” said Derr. “Nona and Grace played really well in the back row. Both of those players not only did a good job playing, but they are team leaders, always encouraging the other players. All in all, they came together as a team and did very well tonight. I was really please with the girls, they stayed right with Bonners Ferry.”

Ali Sutton added two blocks for the Cats, who now face Clark Fork in Superior, Montana on Monday.