The COVID-19 pandemic has scuttled post-season action, but the La Conner High volleyball team is playing like another state title is on the line.

Lady Braves head coach Suzanne Marble, who has guided the program to five state crowns, would not have it any other way.

The two-time defending state champions swept NW2B rivals Coupeville and Concrete in straight-set decisions last week.

La Conner bested Coupeville 25-15, 25-7, 25-9 in a key road test last Tuesday against the former Class A Lady Wolves, who moved back to the NW2B ranks this year. It had been more than a decade since the two teams...