Hilanders begin their quest for a third straight 3A state title

By Randy Parks
Burns Times-Herald

The Burns varsity volleyball team finished Eastern Oregon League play with a perfect 10-0 record after defeating Nyssa 25-6, 25-11, 25-16 on Thursday, Oct. 23.

For the match: Courtney Toney recorded 15 kills, 10 digs, one block and 92 percent serve receive; Kaci Nonnenmacher three aces, 21 assists, three kills and three digs; Jamie Higle two aces, 50 percent serve receive, 10 assists, 13 kills, two digs and one block; Maddye Dinsmore five aces, 80 percent serve receive, five assists, one kill and 10 digs; Taylor Lee seven kills, one dig and four blocks; Chelsea Siegner one ace, three kills and two blocks; Teri McConnell two aces, 50 percent serve receive, five kills and 11 digs; Stef Sanders 50 percent serve receive.

The win by the varsity capped off a perfect night for the Hilanders as the JV team beat Nyssa 25-7, 25-12 and the Burns Frosh/Soph team won 25-16, 25-11.

Burns will host an Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) Class 3A State Playoffs first round match this Saturday, Nov. 1, at Burns High School. The opponent and time of the match had not yet been determined by press time.

The winner of the playoff match will advance to the 3A State Volleyball Tournament at Lane Community College in Eugene Nov. 7-8.