#UmpquaPreps recap: UVC takes 5th in volleyball playoffs, local runners at state XC meet
REDMOND — The Umpqua Valley Christian volleyball team placed 5th in the Class 1A state playoffs on Saturday at Ridgeview High School.
The Monarchs reached the semifinals on Friday before losing to eventual state champion Crane in four sets (25-13, 25-15, 23-25, 25-17).
UVC fell to the third place match on Saturday against No. 2-seed Powder Valley. The contest was competitive and the Monarchs jumped out to a 2-1 lead through three games, but Powder Valley fought back to take the match to five sets where the Badgers outlasted the Monarchs 19-17 for the win.
The fifth place finish is the best in school history for the Umpqua Valley Christian volleyball program and it’s the first trophy at state for the team.
UVC senior Amy Pappas was a unanimous selection for the All-Tournament first team.
Cross country state meet
A number of Douglas County runners were in Eugene on Saturday for the cross country state meet at Lane Community College.
Roseburg’s Timothy Johnson finished 18th in the 6A boys race to lead the RHS runners. Sylvia Eckman led the Roseburg girls with a 29th place finish and the RHS girls finished 14th as a team.
In the 3A race, Glide’s Noah Eichenbusch placed 25th. Levi Cullett of Glendale finished 14th in the 2A/1A boys race. Wyatt Humphrey of North Douglas was 27th.
Oakland’s Callie Sarnoski placed 49th in the 3A/2A/1A girls race.
ROSEBURG BOYS FINISHERS — 18. Timothy Johnson, 16:24.5; 37. Peyton Fisher, 16:45.6; 87. Joseph Latham, 17:22.8.
ROSEBURG GIRLS FINISHERS — 29. Sylvia Eckman, 19:35.7; 86. Vikki Vanderwerff, 21:15.5; 99. Ella McDonald, 21:43.0; 112. Rylie McLaughlin, 22:11.5; 122. Julie Ojeda-Guzman, 22:34.9; 126. Noelle Kroeker, 22:40.0; 131. Molly Smith, 22:55.9.
3A BOYS DOUGLAS COUNTY FINISHER — 25. Noah Eichenbusch, Glide, 17:47.1.
2A BOYS DOUGLAS COUNTY FINISHERS — 14. Levi Cullett, Glendale, 17:54.0; 27. Wyatt Humphrey, North Douglas, 18:28.2; 43. Clayton Wilson, Reed, 19:19.3; 55. Jude Lichte, Reed, 19:50.0; 66. Kyle Dillahay, Reed, 21:12.5; 68. Joe Smith, Reed, 21:34.7; 78. Vegas Lichte, Reed, 26:31.6; 79. Justus Lawson, Reed, 40:00.7.
3A/2A/1A GIRLS DOUGLAS COUNTY FINISHER — 49. Callie Sarnoski, Oakland, 21:45.6.
