WAITSBURG - Both the Prescott and Waitsburg volleyball teams struggled against strong competition at the Waitsburg Volleyball Tournament here on Saturday.

Waitsburg lost tight second sets, as they were swept by both Tri-Cities Prep (12-25, 24-26) and Touchet (18-25, 25-27) in pool play. The Lady Cards won their third pool match against Mabton (26-24, 25-22).

In Bracket Play, Prescott knocked off Waitsburg twice in two tight matches (25-23, 25-23 and 25-20, 25-20) to clinch fourth place ahead of the Lady Cards, who were fifth.

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