Mark Morris Sweeps Aberdeen in Straight Sets
Mark Morris volleyball won 25-14, 25-21, 25-14 over Aberdeen and is one victory from the 2A WIAA state tournament.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Volleyball
Mark Morris volleyball defeated Aberdeen in straight sets on Thursday in Woodland, winning 25-14, 25-21, and 25-14. The win leaves Mark Morris one victory away from advancing to the 2A WIAA state tournament.
Why it matters
A win in this match moves Mark Morris within one game of qualifying for the 2A WIAA state tournament. The sweep shows the team's balanced attack across hitters, setters and defenders.
Alena Anderson led the attack with 10 kills and five blocks while Payton Engelmann hit .500 with six kills. Rio Dieter distributed 27 assists, and Lexi Gunter paced the defense with 14 digs.
The players
Mark Morris High School
Mark Morris is a public high school in Longview, Washington, whose volleyball program competes in the WIAA 2A classification.
Aberdeen High School
Aberdeen High School is a public high school in Aberdeen, Washington, which competes in WIAA athletics.
The details
Mark Morris swept Aberdeen 25-14, 25-21, 25-14 in Woodland. Gunter added two aces, and Aela McNielly served 12 points with 12 digs while Aaliyah Gray chipped in 10 digs and three aces.
Timeline
Thursday: Mark Morris defeated Aberdeen in Woodland.
Season Trajectory
The sweep keeps Mark Morris on a path toward the WIAA 2A state tournament, where a single additional victory would earn a berth. The result positions the Mustangs as a contender within their district bracket.
Mark Morris needs one more win to reach the 2A WIAA state tournament, so the next match carries a direct path to postseason play. The team's balanced scoring across hitters and defenders gives coaches several options if an opponent focuses on one player.
The takeaway
Balanced production across hitters, setters and defenders gives Mark Morris a dependable formula for postseason matches. Readers following local high school sports can track the team's progress toward state through the Volleyball section.
Further reading
For more local high school results, browse the Volleyball section.
