Hard-working La Conner clinches return trip to state volleyball tournament

It might have looked easy, but no effort was spared by the two-time defending state champion La Conner High School volleyball team in its quest to make a return trip to the 2B title tournament in Yakima this week.

La Conner, a perfect 18-0 in regular season action – including non-league triumphs over teams from larger schools – secured its latest state tourney berth with a straight-sets win over NW2B rival Coupeville in district playoff action last Wednesday at Landy James Gym.

“I’m proud of the girls and the work that they’ve put in this year,” head coach Suzanne Marble said after...