ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ
HELIX — Nixyaawii won its first Old Oregon League match since 2022 with a 20-25, 25-18, 25-17, 25-11 win over Griswold.
“We’ve been practicing and working hard,” Nixyaawii coach Nina Watchman said. “It came down to good communication and working together. It showed tonight on the floor.”
Nixyaawii (2-4 overall, 1-2 OOL) last won an OOL match on Oct. 15, 2022, against Elgin. The Golden Eagles finished 7-4 in OOL play that year.
Devon Hall Spencer led the Golden Eagles with five kills, three aces and three tips, while Neveah Moore had three kills, three aces and two tips, Cryssa Kirkie three aces, three kills and two tips, Annalise Watchman three aces and one kill, and Brooklyn Jones two kills.
The Grizzlies fell to 1-4 in OOL play and 3-14 overall.
