High School Sports

Dimond volleyball team places 3rd in Maui tourney

The Dimond Lynx volleyball team got a little sun and a lot of volleyball during a preseason trip to Hawaii.

The Lynx lost a semifinal game Saturday on the final day of the three-day Kamchameha Schools Maui Volleyball Invitational.

They posted a 4-2 record in pool play at the 14-team tournament to advance to Saturday's eight-team championship bracket. They tied for third place overall after winning their quarterfinal match and losing their semifinal match.

Alissa Pili led Dimond with a combined 21 kills, 16 digs and five aces in Saturday's two matches. Mia Ekstrand totaled 12 kills and 22 digs.

Other leaders included Maya Carle (29 digs, four aces) and Callie Pratt (six blocks).

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