Paige Sherry had 13 kills and 13 digs as La Center volleyball beat Kalama in three close sets Tuesday in a match between the Trico League leaders.

La Center took the first two sets 25-22 before finishing off the match 26-24 in the third set. Both teams reached last year’s Class 1A state tournament with La Center placing fourth.

The Wildcats improved to 11-0 on the season and 8-0 in Trico League play. Tuesday’s home win gave La Center a two-game lead over Kalama (9-2, 6-2) and Seton Catholic (7-3, 6-2).

Bailey Espana had a team-high 16 kills while Whitney Martell had eight kills, four blocks and 10 digs for La Center.

Stars of the Day

Elliana Higgins, R.A. Long girls cross country, ran the fastest time by more than one minute, covering 5,000 meters in 21 minutes, 4 seconds in a four-t

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