Volleyball team performs well

The Lady Outlaws traveled to Summit for a 10-team jamboree on Friday, August 31, and beat three of the four teams they were matched up against. In a jamboree, teams are limited to playing four teams, each a single game to 25.

Teams in attendance were Summit, Sisters, Burns, Madras, Redmond, Crook County, La Pine, Mt. View, Bend and Ridgeview.

Sisters started the day with a 25-7 win over

La Pine but then fell 17-25 to Crook County. The Lady Outlaws went on to defeat Redmond 25-9 and Burns 25-13.

Coach Miki McFadden was able to try players in various positions, and everyone on the team got lots of time on the court.

Shannon Fouts recorded 32 assists and eight aces on the day. In the Outlaws game against Redmond Shannon served up five straight aces.

Duree Standley, one of the Outlaws' powerhouse hitters, finished the day with 13 kills. Allie Spear and Megan Minke each had kills. Shelbi Thompson did a good job on defense and played libero most of the day.

"It was a good first look at other teams," said McFadden. "It was nice to see where other teams are, and it showed us our strengths and weaknesses. We had some nice blocks but our serve receive needs some work. Once we clean that up it will pick up our game.

"By the end of the day players had worked out their jitters," added McFadden. "They played harder, were more relaxed and attacked the ball with confidence."

The Outlaws will play at home on Thursday, September 6, against Stayton. Varsity is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.