Strong start for Quilcene Rangers

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In earlier action against Chief Kitsap, the Ranger girls varsity team beat the Bears in three games. 

The Quilcene girls played well and were able to adjust to a change in the lineup due to an injury, said Ranger Coach Cailey Snyder. 

The Rangers also slogged to a win over Mary M. Knight, claiming a four-set victory, 26-28, 25-28, 25-7, 25-21.

Bridget Hitt served 24/26 for the Rangers, seven of them aces. Hitt had  13 kills, 20 assists, and 15 digs.

Shelby Love, playing as right side hitter, served 11/14 and contributed one kill, one assist, and 28 digs.

Middle hitter Megan Jones served 7/12 and contributed four aces, seven kills, three assists, and 13 digs.

Savannah McBride had a big night and served 20/21 with three aces, seven kills, and 24 digs.

The Rangers Ashley Jones served 10/10 with two aces, eight kills, and 10 digs.

Jayden Talley, an eighth-grade right side hitter, served 12/15 with four aces, one kill, and six digs.

The night started with a few surprises for Quilcene. The Rangers were adjusting to not having two of their starters, and after the first set, they were able to come together for a win. 

The Rangers took on Clallam Bay and won three of five sets to open the season.

Quilcene took the win despite missing one of its starters. 

“It took a bit for us to get into the rotation, but thanks to the leadership of my captains (senior Olivia Benson and juniors Bridget Hitt and Shelby Love), good communication, and eighth-grader Jayden Talley’s serves, our team was able to keep cool under the pressure and gain our first win,” Snyder said.