Kats lose away to Lady Pirates

The Columbia Falls volleyball team lost to conference foe Polson in straight games on Sept. 11, 25-18, 25-20, 25-22.

The Wildkats were led by Hope Burlage, with 10 kills. Ciera Finberg had four blocks. The Kats were without Haley Belgarde, one of their key players. She is recovering from an ankle sprain.

The Kats also competed in the Bonner’s Ferry, Idaho, tournament over the weekend. and did well. They beat Libby 25-14, 19-25, 16-14, and Clark Fork, 25-10. But they lost to Priest River, 25-17.

The Kats faced Stillwater on Tuesday at home after presstime and Frenchtown on Saturday at home. Freshmen games start at 1 p.m. against Frenchtown.

Polson def. Columbia Falls, 25-18, 25-20, 25-22.

Kills - Columbia Falls 25 (Hope Burlage 10), Polson 53 (Heidi Rausch 16). Blocks - Columbia Falls 4 (Ciera Finberg 2), Polson 4 (Rausch 2). Digs - Columbia Falls 21 (Burlage 5), Polson 43 (Mackenzie Banner 11). Assists - Columbia Falls 15 (Alli Dierenfield 9), Polson 32 (Shalaina Duford 30). Aces - Columbia Falls 3 (na), Polson 7 (Duford 3)