Jackson blew a two-set lead and fell to Shorewood 3-2 in volleyball Monday, Oct. 12, at Henry M. Jackson High School in Mill Creek.
The Timberwolves dominated the opening sets 25-19 and 25-13. Shorewood clawed back, taking the third set 25-20 and edging the fourth 25-23 before pulling away 15-8 in the fifth to complete the comeback.
Jackson's back row kept the team competitive deep into the match, according to The Everett Herald's prep roundup. Hannah Jumpawong led the defense with 23 digs. Alex Barnwell added 18 digs, giving the pair a combined 41. Candley Dengah recorded 25 assists.
The loss drops Jackson to 5-8-4 overall and 1-4 in district play, according to MaxPreps. The Timberwolves rank 16th in 2A/3A/4A Wesco and have lost two straight.
The skid started Oct. 7, when Lake Stevens swept Jackson 3-0 in Lake Stevens. Paris Hirst posted five kills and five blocks in that loss, Claire Swander contributed 10 digs, and Dengah added eight digs and six assists, according to The Herald's Oct. 7 roundup.
Before the streak, Jackson had picked up a 3-1 win over Mariner on Oct. 5 at home. Barnwell turned in a well-rounded performance with 11 digs and 17 assists, Charlie Decker recorded 15 digs and eight aces, and Dengah chipped in 11 assists, The Herald reported.
Dengah has been a consistent presence in the Timberwolves' lineup across all three matches, posting assist totals of 11, six and 25.
Jackson hosts Glacier Peak on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m. in a district matchup, then travels to Arlington on Thursday, Oct. 15.
