Cardinal Sports

Volleyball Team drops two, wins one

WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg High School volleyball team took advantage of Tekoa-Rosalia's missed serves and attacks to win one set in volleyball action on Tuesday, September 24.

The Cardinals lost the first set 25-7, won the second 26-24, and then lost the third and fourth sets: 25-17 and 25-23. Makenzie Castillo and Jessika Lambert served four points each for the Cardinals in the winning second set. 

Waitsburg MS Volleyball beats Rogers

Waitsburg's two middle school volleyball teams won matches against Rogers Adventist School on Wednesday, September 25, in Waitsburg. Waitsburg beat Rogers at Rogers in College Place on Monday, September 30.

In Waitsburg, the junior varsity team won three sets: 25-20, 25-18, and 15-12. The middle school varsity also won three sets: 25-19, 25-12, and 15-8. 

Coach Savannah Castillo said she could not be prouder of the girls' determination."They played their hearts out."

At Rogers, the junior varsity team won two out of the three sets. They lost the first set 21-25 but prevailed in sets two and three, winning 25-20 and 15-12. The varsity team won the first set 25-10, lost the second 14-25, and won a close third set 16-14.

"Both teams walked away with a win tonight.  They struggled with communicating, but we had some great serves," said Castillo.  

Castillo highlighted sixth grader Jaylynn Gleason, seventh grader Kaitlyn Paul, and eighth graders Joslyn Nodine and Olivia Kiefel as having some awesome serving.

The girls take on Desales in volleyball action on Kison Court on Wednesday, October 2, at 4 p.m.

Middle School Football Beats Tekoa-Rosalia

 WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg Middle School boys' football team traveled to Rosalia on Thursday, September 26, to play Tekoa-Rosalia. The Cardinals enjoyed the ride home after winning 48-25.

Waitsburg led 27-25 at halftime. The coaches made some defensive adjustments during halftime, and the boys completely shut down the Tekoa-Rosalia offense in the second half. 

Quarterback Liam Kiefel suffered a back injury midway through the third quarter.  Jake Lynch filled the position and got his first-ever game-time passing yards.  

"The boys went out and played their hearts out.  When these boys step on the field, they mean business and give it their all," said Coach Jared Wheat. "This group of young men amazes me every week. Coaching this group is one of my favorite things I've ever had the privilege of doing."

The Cardinals will play Liberty Christian in Waitsburg on Thursday, October 3, at 4:30 p.m.