Gorilla volleyball stays alive

DAVENPORT - After dropping its first match of the District 7 Tournament to Chewelah Tuesday, the Gorillas kept their season alive with a three-set sweep of Upper Columbia Academy Wednesday, Oct. 25.

Davenport's 25-12, 25-19, 25-18 win Wednesday advanced the Gorillas to the final day of District action and ended the Lions' season.

The Gorillas started strong in the first set and kept the pressure on in the second set, jumping out to a 14-8 lead. That lead grew to 19-10 before UCA went on a mini run, but Davenport was able to shut the door for a 25-19 victory.

The Lions had the advantage to begi...