Darrington finished fifth at the Class 1B state volleyball tournament Thursday, winning both of its final-day matches at the Yakima Valley SunDome.
The Loggers beat Valley Christian 3–1 in a loser-out match, then swept Almira Coulee Hartline 3–0 in the fifth- and sixth-place match. The official state bracket lists Darrington fifth.
Two wins to close the tournament
Thursday's results followed a split opening day. Darrington beat Entiat 3–1 on Wednesday, Nov. 11, before a 3–0 quarterfinal loss to Providence Classical Christian moved the Loggers into the consolation bracket.
The win over Valley Christian kept Darrington playing for a place. The Loggers then won the final match against Almira Coulee Hartline 25–22, 25–23, 25–15, according to the bracket.
Oakesdale won the state championship, with Fellowship Christian second. Mary Walker placed third and Providence Classical Christian fourth.
From a district title to a state placing
Darrington arrived at state after winning the District 1/2/3 championship Nov. 7 at Mount Vernon Christian School. The Loggers swept Neah Bay in that semifinal and beat Fellowship Christian 3–1 in the final.
Our report on the first day at state has the earlier results. Thursday's fifth-place finish completes Darrington's tournament.
