YAKIMA – The Dayton volleyball team came to the state 2B tournament at the Sundome here with hopes of coming home with a trophy. That didn’t happen, but coach Shannon Turner said she was very pleased with the team’s performance, despite dropping two of three matches.

“This was the first time competing at the State Tournament for all of these girls,” Coach Turner said. “They handled themselves well and had a great showing.  They played hard, they battled and they fought.”

Dayton Beat Northwest Christian, three sets to one, in their first match on Friday. However, the Lady Bulldogs lost to LaConner late Friday night, dropping the fifth set by three points. A win against LaConner would have put Dayton in the trophy round for third or fourth place.

Dayton lost to Wilbur-Creston in three sets on Saturday morning, with the first two games being within two and three points.

“One thing I know is that these girls did not need to bring home a trophy to prove to me that they are champions,” said Turner. “They have proved it to me over and over again throughout the season.”

Dayton stats for the state tournament:

Jenna Phillips - 53 Kills, 10 Blocks, 32 Digs, 37/43 Serving, 7 ACES

Josilyn Fullerton - 31 Kills, 9 Blocks, 51 Digs, 38/40 Serving, 4 Aces

Mia Becker - 57 Digs, 14/17 Serving, 1 Ace, Won a Sportsmanship Medallion during our 1st Match!

Hanna Becker - 89 Assists, 3 Blocks, 36 Digs, 28/32 Serving, 3 Aces, Won a Sportsmanship Medallion during our 2nd Match!

Megan Robins - 59/59 Serving, 1 Ace, 3 Kills, 16 Digs

Kaleigh White - 12/15 Serving, 2 Aces, 12 Kills, 1 Block, 10  Digs

Scully Castorena - 30 Digs, 5 Kills, 9/11 Serving, 2 Aces

Tatumn Laughery - 21 Digs

Neylan Bryan - Won a Sportsmanship Medallion during our last match!

Shaelyn Fortier - 7 Digs

Phillips Named EWAC Player of the Year

Dayton’s Jenna Phillips was named Eastern Washington Athletic Conference player of the year this year at the state tournament in Yakima.

Dayton coach Shannon Turner was also named EWAC coach of the year.

Phillips and Josilyn Fullerton were named to All-League First Team. Named to the Second team were Mia Becker and Hanna Becker.