Broncos survive ACH comeback bids in four-set win

COULEE CITY — The Lind-Ritzville Broncos (3-0) volleyball team was victorious over the Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors (1-3) in four sets, securing a 3-1 win on the road against a fellow state semifinalist squad. “They wore us down defensively, and they play at a different pace than we're used to playing sometimes, and we struggle with that,” Broncos head coach Cari Galbreath said. “We shouldn't, but it-I think it's also a new season, (we’re) trying to figure some things out and working together.” The Broncos looked strong, taking the first set by double digits. However, the Warriors settled into the game in the second and eventually earned the win narrowly. From there, the two teams continued to battle in a tightly contested game, forcing the Broncos to earn each point. LRS ultimately secured the win in two straight sets, but not before needing extra play time in the fourth set to win 28-26 and the game 3-1. Though a loss doesn’t feel great, Warriors head coach Katie Walsh was proud of the fight her team showed.