The Adrian Lopes finished the volleyball season with a second-place finish in the High Desert League after matches on Saturday, Oct. 22. They launch into state playoff action on Wednesday, Oct. 26.
In the league tournament, Adrian beat Prairie City 3-2 and then lost 3-0 to Crane in the league title game.
The Lopes finished 5-1 in league play and will play Myrtle Point in the opening round of state playoffs. Myrtle Point finished fourth in the Skyline League with a 7-4 record.
Madison Helmick of Adrian volleys in the Lopes’ league match against Prairie City on Saturday, Oct. 22. Adrian won 3-2. (ANGIE SILLONIS/Special to the Enterprise)
Presley Speelmon of Adrian volleys in the Lopes’ league match against Prairie City on Saturday, Oct. 22. Adrian won 3-2. (ANGIE SILLONIS/Special to the Enterprise)
Rylee Ready of Adrian returns the ball in the Lopes’ league match against Prairie City on Saturday, Oct. 22. Adrian won 3-2. (ANGIE SILLONIS/Special to the Enterprise)
Delanie Sheets of Adrian volleys in the Lopes’ league match against Prairie City on Saturday, Oct. 22. Adrian won 3-2. (ANGIE SILLONIS/Special to the Enterprise)
Rylee Ready of Adrian returns the ball in the Lopes’ league match against Prairie City on Saturday, Oct. 22. Adrian won 3-2. (ANGIE SILLONIS/Special to the Enterprise)
Addy Martin of Adrian returns the ball in the Lopes’ league match against Prairie City on Saturday, Oct. 22. Adrian won won 3-2. (ANGIE SILLONIS/Special to the Enterprise)
Delanie Sheets of Adrian volleys in the Lopes’ league match against Crane on Saturday, Oct. 22. Crane won 3-0. (ANGIE SILLONIS/Special to the Enterprise)
Presley Speelmon of Adrian volleys in the Lopes’ league match against Crane on Saturday, Oct. 22. Crane won 3-0. (ANGIE SILLONIS/Special to the Enterprise)
Addy Martin of Adrian returns the ball in the Lopes’ league match against Crane on Saturday, Oct. 22. Crane won 3-0. (ANGIE SILLONIS/Special to the Enterprise)
Madison Helmick of Adrian anticipates the ball in the Lopes’ league match against Crane on Saturday, Oct. 22. Crane won 3-0. (ANGIE SILLONIS/Special to the Enterprise)
Presley Speelmon of Adrian volleys in the Lopes’ league match against Crane on Saturday, Oct. 22. Crane won 3-0. (ANGIE SILLONIS/Special to the Enterprise)
Rylee Ready of Adrian volleys in the Lopes’ league match against Crane on Saturday, Oct. 22. Crane won 3-0. (ANGIE SILLONIS/Special to the Enterprise)
Jace Martin, Adrian High School senior and assistant coach, talks to members of the Adrian volleyball team during a break in the action at the High Desert League District Tournament, Saturday, Oct. 22. (ANGIE SILLONIS/Special to the Enterprise)
Addy Martin of Adrian returns the ball in the Lopes’ league match against Crane on Saturday, Oct. 22. Crane won 3-0. (ANGIE SILLONIS/Special to the Enterprise)
Lindsey Bertalotto and Lucy Martin volley in Adrian’s league match against Crane on Saturday, Oct. 22. Crane won 3-0. (ANGIE SILLONIS/Special to the Enterprise)
The Lopes celebrate at their league match against Prairie City on Saturday, Oct. 22. Adrian won 3-2. (ANGIE SILLONIS/Special to the Enterprise)
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