Bellingham volleyball loses season opener to Sedro-Woolley

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  Bellingham High volleyball lost its season opener 3-1 to Sedro-Woolley“Bellingham’s Audrey Riehl spikes the ball Sept. 2 during the Bayhawks' 3-1 loss to Sedro-Woolley in their season opener at Bellingham High. ( Andy Bronson /Cascadia Daily News)”
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  The loss occurred on Wednesday night“It was a slow start for Bellingham volleyball in their season opener at home against Sedro-Woolley Wednesday night.”
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  Bellingham High volleyball fell short in a four-set match“Bellingham’s comeback bid falls short in four sets — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:19:16 +0000 Bellingham’s Audrey Riehl spikes the ball Sept. 2 during the Bayhawks' 3-1 loss to Sedro-Woolley in their season opener at Bellingham High. ( Andy Bronson /Cascadia Daily News) It was a slow start for Bellingham volleyball in their season opener at home against Sedro-Woolley Wednesday night. After dropping the first two sets, the Bayhawks finally gained momentum, dominated the third set and nearly won the fourth set to push it to five. But the Class 3A Cubs overcame a 20-15 deficit to capture the fourth and final set, 25-23, winning the match 3-1.”
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  The Cubs overcame a 20-15 deficit in the fourth set to winNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The Cubs won 25-23 in the fourth set“The Cubs took a commanding 8-2 lead in the first set, led by a couple of points from Arianna Walden and Isabella Fast. Bellingham kept it within reach through the set, but could never even the score. Bellingham’s Morgan Brennan tries to keep the rally going. ( Andy Bronson /Cascadia Daily News) Bellingham’s Hensley Hurlburt and Bailey Burge reach for the dig. ( Andy Bronson /Cascadia Daily News) Bellingham’s Hensley Hurlburt celebrates a point. ( Andy Bronson /Cascadia Daily News) Bellingham head coach Krimson Rector celebrates as the Bayhawks take a lead in the third set. ( Andy Bronson /Cascadia Daily News) Bellingham’s Neybi Vasquez spikes the ball. ( Andy Bronson /Cascadia Daily News) Bellingham’s Neybi Vasquez dives for the dig. ( Andy Bronson /Cascadia Daily News) It was a slow start for Bellingham volleyball in their season opener at home against Sedro-Woolley Wednesday night. After dropping the first two sets, the Bayhawks finally gained momentum, dominated the third set and nearly won the fourth set to push it to five. But the Class 3A Cubs overcame a 20-15 deficit to capture the fourth and final set, 25-23, winning the match 3-1.”
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  Bellingham rallied to win the third setNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Head coach Krimson Rector praised the team's potential after the loss“After the loss, I am super excited,”
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  Krimson Rector said, 'This group has a lot of potential and a lot of versatility.'“"After the loss, I am super excited," Bellingham head coach Krimson Rector said. "This group has a lot of potential and a lot of versatility. I’m excited to see them improve through the season."”
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  The Bayhawks had a slow start“It was a slow start for Bellingham volleyball in their season opener at home against Sedro-Woolley Wednesday night.”
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  The Bayhawks dropped the first two sets“After dropping the first two sets, the Bayhawks finally gained momentum, dominated the third set and nearly won the fourth set to push it to five.”
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  The Bayhawks dominated the third set“Bellingham’s comeback bid falls short in four sets — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:19:16 +0000 Bellingham’s Audrey Riehl spikes the ball Sept. 2 during the Bayhawks' 3-1 loss to Sedro-Woolley in their season opener at Bellingham High. ( Andy Bronson /Cascadia Daily News) It was a slow start for Bellingham volleyball in their season opener at home against Sedro-Woolley Wednesday night. After dropping the first two sets, the Bayhawks finally gained momentum, dominated the third set and nearly won the fourth set to push it to five. But the Class 3A Cubs overcame a 20-15 deficit to capture the fourth and final set, 25-23, winning the match 3-1.”
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  The Bayhawks nearly won the fourth set“Bellingham’s comeback bid falls short in four sets — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:19:16 +0000 Bellingham’s Audrey Riehl spikes the ball Sept. 2 during the Bayhawks' 3-1 loss to Sedro-Woolley in their season opener at Bellingham High. ( Andy Bronson /Cascadia Daily News) It was a slow start for Bellingham volleyball in their season opener at home against Sedro-Woolley Wednesday night. After dropping the first two sets, the Bayhawks finally gained momentum, dominated the third set and nearly won the fourth set to push it to five. But the Class 3A Cubs overcame a 20-15 deficit to capture the fourth and final set, 25-23, winning the match 3-1.”
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  Sedro-Woolley's Arianna Walden and Isabella Fast led the Cubs with points in the first set“The Cubs took a commanding 8-2 lead in the first set, led by a couple of points from Arianna Walden and Isabella Fast.”