It’s true that practice makes perfect.

But the La Conner High School volleyball team remained perfect last week without any practice.

After having had several playing dates shelved earlier due to COVID-19 infections, the two-time defending state champions were faced with a heavy makeup schedule featuring four league matches in as many days.

The Lady Braves (6-0) won each in straight sets, completing a Monday through Thursday sweep of NW2B foes Concrete, Orcas Island, Friday Harbor and Mount Vernon Christian.

Ellie Marble dominated the net at MVC, delivering 15 kills. The 6’-0” junior...