Bothell fades against Newport after strong start | Prep volleyball


October 18, 2012 · 10:04 AM

The Bothell High School volleyball team put up a good fight against one of the best teams in the conference Wednesday, but ultimately lost 3-0 to Newport in Bothell.

The first game needed extra time to be decided, as Bothell pushed Newport to the limit in a 27-25 loss. The second game was just as close but the Knights prevailed 25-23. Bothell lost some steam during the final game, eventually losing big 25-15

Bothell was led by Katie Arneson with nine kills and Meagan Rourke with eight. Molly Rigdon finished with 17 assists and 10 digs, while Theresa Laufasa led the defense with 19 digs.

With the loss, the Cougars fell to 4-5 in league play and 6-7 overall.

Comment on this story.

COMMENTING RULES: We encourage an open exchange of ideas in our online community, but we ask you to follow our guidelines for respecting community standards. In a nutshell, don't say anything you wouldn't want your mother to read. Please see our FAQ if you have questions or concerns about using Facebook to comment.

So keep your comments:

  • Civil
  • Smart
  • On-topic
  • Free of profanity

We ask that all participants own their words by logging in with their Facebook account. It's a simple process that will take seconds and helps keep our comments free of trolls, cranks, and “drive-by” commenters. We reserve the right to remove comments from anyone using screen names, pseudonyms or false identities. Please refer to our Terms of Use for full detail on participating on our site.