Federal Way’s Christian Faith School takes third in volleyball championships

Christian Faith School took third place in the Washington Interscholastic Athletic Association 1B volleyball championships last Friday and Saturday.

Christian Faith School took third place in the Washington Interscholastic Athletic Association 1B volleyball championships last Friday and Saturday.

The Eagles opened the tournament with a 3-0 win over Odessa/Harrington. They won 25-12, 25-15, 25-11.

They again won in straight sets in the second round, defeating Providence Classical Christian 25-21, 25-17, 25-22.

Their third match saw them fall 3-1 to eventual state champion, Oaksdale. They won the first set 19-25, but dropped the next three 25-18, 25-13, 25-17.

The Eagles rebounded against Mount Vernon Christian by winning in straight sets once again. They took third place with the 25-19, 25-19, 25-15 win.

Ciera Zimmerman led the team with 91 kills during the tournament. Dacey Limon led the team in digs with 30.

The Eagles finished third in the 2014 1B tournament as well. It is their third top three finish in state in as many years.