Lynnwood, Snohomish advance in volleyball playoffs

Lynnwood and Snohomish both won five-set volleyball matches on Thursday, Nov. 5, to advance to the quarterfinals. The results keep their seasons alive for a contest against higher-ranked opponents next week.

No. 8 Lynnwood defeated No. 9 Mountlake Terrace 3-2 in a league rivalry match in Bothell. The Royals (12-6) trailed after two sets before taking the final three, 25-21, 25-16, and 15-6. Audrey Williams led the team with 21 kills. Petra Guirges contributed 12 kills and three aces. Lynnwood will travel to No. 1 Stanwood for its next game.

No. 7 Snohomish beat No. 10 Shorecrest 3-2 in Snohomish. The Panthers (8-9) won the first set 25-14 but dropped the second and fourth. They closed the match 25-19 and 15-11. Brooklyn Rohrich recorded a double-double with 15 kills and 24 digs. Ashley Rice added 44 digs and 15 assists. Molly Hammer contributed 19 digs and 10 kills. Snohomish will face No. 2 Ferndale in the quarterfinals.

No. 5 Monroe swept No. 12 Mount Vernon 3-0 in Monroe. The Bearcats (13-4) won 25-16, 25-12, and 27-25. Shannara Peebles recorded 17 kills and 12 digs. Maddie Walker led the team with 32 digs. Naia Atalig added 18 assists and 10 digs. Monroe will play No. 4 Edmonds-Woodway next week.

No. 6 Shorewood defeated No. 11 Oak Harbor 3-2 in Shoreline. The Stormrays (10-8) will face No. 3 Everett in the quarterfinals. Individual statistics were not reported for the match.