Baker ousts I-Coast in volleyball district
Ida Baker swept Island Coast out of the District 6A-11 volleyball tournament Monday night in the first round, advancing to the semifinals on Tuesday at top-seeded Venice.
The Bulldogs (14-8) rode Amanda Gross’ triple-double of 10 kills, 12 assists and 11 digs to a 25-16, 25-18m 25-18 victory on their home floor. Kristina Kayatta added eight kills, 12 assists, five digs and one block to the cause with Devon Ramey contributed six kills, 14 digs and two service aces.
The other District 6A-11 semifinal match pits Port Charlotte against No. 2 seed North Fort Myers.
The winners collide in the championship match on Thursday.
District 5A-12: After a slow start, Mariner took it to Golden Gate Monday in the first round of district play only to come up short 25-9, 19-25, 25-21, 25-13.
The loss eliminates the Tritons and sends Golden Gate into the semifinal round Tuesday against Cape Coral at Cypress Lake. The other semifinal has the Cypress Lake-Immokalee winner taking on Lely.
The winners square off in the championship match Thursday at Cypress Lake.