Chelan Makes History: Goats win fifth straight Volleyball State Title, set 1A record

YAKIMA – For the fifth consecutive year, the cool and confident Goats varsity volleyball girls are Queens of the Court after an undefeated performance in the SunDome, which ended with the 1A state trophy returning to Chelan.

Following a shaky first set that had No. 1 Chelan trailing No.2 Cascade Christian, 20-23, the Goats regrouped to pull out a 27-25 win. Chelan then cruised 25-15 and 25-17 in the second and third sets to win handily. The Cougars had three match point opportunities in that first set but could not convert for a win.

Cascade Christian’s march to the finals was only marred by a set loss to La Center in the semis after shutting out Seton Catholic and Kings, 3-0

Chelan dispatched the 16th seed Kalama Chinooks, 3-0, in the opening round to advance against Stevenson.

Stevenson barely swept Lynden Christian, with two of their three sets going to extra points. The Bulldogs fell to Chelan, 25-14, 25-12, and 25-21, paving the way for the Goats’ semifinal match against Cedar Park Christian. 

The Eagles were coming off a 3-0 win over Cashmere and gave the Goats a tough second set. They briefly took the lead before Chelan regrouped to win 25-11, 25-19, and 25-17.

The talent heavy Chelan squad included junior Bryn Hughbanks, State Player of the Year and All-State players senior Lydia Petersen and sophomore Brooklyn Foyle. 

Reigning 1-A Coach of the Year Abby Lewellen has now batted a perfect four-for-four in state titles in her new post as head coach.

Chelan passes the Colfax Bulldogs as the only 1A team to win five straight titles and ties the 4A Mead Panthers at five straight.

Mike Maltais: 360-333-8483 or michael@ward.media