Kamiak, Lake set up league showdown

Kamiak and Lake Stevens will meet next week to decide the Wesco 4A league title after both teams won on Monday night.

The Kamiak Knights defeated Mariner in a sweep at Mukilteo, taking the match 25-17, 25-10, and 25-11. The victory moved the Knights to 11-3 overall and 6-1 in league play. Skyla Major served eight aces in a game where Kamiak recorded 19 total aces. Madeline Soltau and Lily Anderson each contributed seven kills for the winners.

In the other decisive Wesco 4A contest, Lake Stevens swept Jackson in three sets. The result positions the two teams for a direct matchup for the division crown. Lake Stevens enters the next meeting with a clear advantage in the standings following the win.

Elsewhere in the region, Darrington finished its league slate with a perfect record. The Loggers beat La Conner 25-13, 23-25, 25-17, and 25-22 to improve to 8-0 in division play. Sophie Ross led Darrington with 18 kills and 14 digs. Ava Pater recorded 30 assists, while Cara Mcmillion added 10 kills and seven blocks.

King’s High School also secured its league championship Monday in Bothell. The Knights defeated Cedar Park Christian 25-19, 25-16, 24-26, and 25-12 to claim the Emerald Sound title. Wakelea Barkema hit 16 kills, and Sophie Ciuca dished out 39 assists with eight digs. Zoe Barnett and Georgia Nelson combined for 25 defensive digs.

Other results included South Whidbey beating Granite Falls 3-2 and Glacier Peak defeating Arlington 3-1. Darrington’s win closed out its league schedule, while King’s locked up its division lead. The Kamiak and Lake Stevens coaches will prepare for their title-deciding game next week.