Corvallis, Ore. – Northwest University came away with a strong showing in CCC beach volleyball action, securing a pair of victories over College of Idaho by scores of 3-2 and 4-1 behind dominant performances in the top three flights. Despite the setbacks, the Yotes responded with a gritty 3-2 win over Simpson University, using key three-set victories in the lower flights to edge out the Redhawks and salvage a split on the day.
Northwest University 3, College of Idaho 2
1. Rylie Hangca / Kylie Rankins (NU) def. Greta Valaika / Faith Faucher (COI) 21-18, 21-13
2. Aubree Dees / Ellie Van Berkum (NU) def. Carolina Moreno-Rubio / Sophia White (COI)
21-8, 21-14
3. Kali Dransfeldt / Ava Hoy (NU) def. Ellie Baker / Kadence Jacobson(COI) 21-13, 21-12
4. Emily Lettenmaier / Reese Hickingbottom (COI) def. Oriana Muliaga / Trinity Godina (NU) 20-
22, 21-6, 15-7
5. Kelsy Stanger / Sophia Vandenberg (COI) def. Addy Stone / Sydney Bass (NU) 21-19, 21-13
Northwest University 4, College of Idaho 1
1. Rylie Hangca / Kylie Rankins (NU) def. Greta Valaika / Faith Faucher (COI) 21-18, 21-13
2. Aubree Dees / Ellie Van Berkum (NU) def. Carolina Moreno-Rubio / Sophia White (COI)
21-8, 21-14
3. Kali Dransfeldt / Ava Hoy (NU) def. Ellie Baker / Kadence Jacobson (COI) 21-13, 21-12
4. Emily Lettenmaier / Reese Hickingbottom (COI) def. Oriana Muliaga / Trinity Godina (NU) 20-
22, 21-6, 15-7
5. Kelsy Stanger / Sophia Vandenberg (COI) def. Addy Stone / Sydney Bass (NU) 21-19, 21-13
College of Idaho 3, Simpson University 2
1. Kimora McKechnie / Brooklyn Jimenez (SU) def. Greta Valaika / Faith Faucher (COI) 26-28,
22-20, 15-12
2. Carolina Moreno-Rubio / Sophia White (COI) def. Tiara Manns / Emilly Melo (SU) 21-14, 21-
10
3. Kare Ann Oshiro / Mackenzie Tataryn (SU) def. Emily Lettenmaier / Reese Hickingbottom
(COI) 21-19, 21-16
4. Kelsy Stanger / Kadence Jacobson (COI) def. Elizabeth Heath / Sylus Moore (SU) 14-21, 21-
15, 15-12
5. Masina Wooley / Sophia Vandenberg (COI) def. Kiersti Howell / Alexia Andaya (SU) 21-10,
21-8