ONALASKA — Forks stayed alive in the Class 2B Southwest District 4 volleyball tournament on Wednesday, winning loser-out contests against Pacific League foe Ocosta 3-1 (25-15, 25-27, 25-23, 25-20) and taking down Toledo 3-1 (16-25, 25-22, 25-18, 25-22).
“It was awesome seeing the girls play smart, finding holes and mixing it up,” coach Jenn LeDuke said.
“We have been working on our coverage and it is showing on the court.”
Forks rallied after dropping the first set against Toledo.
“I am so proud of the hard work they are putting in and never giving up,” LeDuke said. “We lost the first set with Toledo for loser-out and the girls came back fighting.
“Kaidence Rigby has been on fire at the net and serving. Erika Williams led the court with her assists and seven aces for the night.”
LeDuke also pointed out Elizabeth Soto’s “amazing digs” in the wins.
Spartans Keana Rowley and Kaidence Rigbe received sportsmanship awards after each contest.
The Spartans (11-6) face No. 4 seed Napavine in a winner-to-state contest at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Adna High School.
The winner will advance to a third/fourth place match later Saturday, while the loser will have one more chance in a loser-out, winner-to-state match.
Gear swap Saturday
PORT ANGELES — The annual Outdoor Gear Swap, a fundraiser for Hurricane Ridge Ski & Snowboard Area, will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Vern Burton Community Center, 308 E. Fourth St.
The event allows the public to buy, sell and trade used outdoor gear of all types: board, ski, surf, paddle, hike, bike and more.
Gear drop-off will be available today from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the day of sale.
Unsold gear will be picked up at 3 p.m. Saturday.
Admission is $5 per person or $10 per family.
For more information, email skifox2@gmail.com.
PA Cranksgiving set
PORT ANGELES — The fifth Port Angeles Cranksgiving benefit for the Port Angeles Food Bank will be held Saturday.
Cranksgiving is a food drive on two wheels — part bike ride, part food drive and part scavenger hunt.
Cyclists will race to grocery stores, buying food to support the Port Angeles Food Bank.
Participants can choose to ride at their own pace or to challenge others for the top spot in a “First Finisher” category.
The event will begin at 11 a.m. at the Port Angeles Farmers Market at the Gateway Center.
