BILLINGS — Butte High’s volleyball team closed out the regular season in style Saturday afternoon, beating Billings West 25-15, 20-25, 25-21, 25-23 in an Eastern AA match.
Jessie Buckley tallied 11 kills and Bailey Thatcher collected 20 digs to lead the Bulldogs to the win, which salvaged a season split with the Golden Bears.
McKaul Ori dished up 20 assists, while Sammy McGree served four aces and Rachel Anderson registered four blocks.
Kennedy Hildenbrand’s 10 kills and Tatum Meyer’s 21 digs led West.
The Bulldog will hit the road for a playoff match. Playoff pairings have not yet been announced.
Butte def. Billings West 25-15, 20-25, 25-21, 25-23.
BUTTE HIGH (3-9, 7-14) — Kills: 41 (Jessie Buckley 11). Assists: 35 (McKaul Ori 20). Aces: 11 (Sammy McGree 4). Blocks: 13 (Rachel Anderson 4). Digs: 77 (Bailey Thatcher 20).
BILLINGS WEST (3-9, 9-16) — Kills: 48 (Kennedy Hildebrand 10). Assists: 38 (Sadie Lehenbauer 37). Aces: 3 (Ashley Davis 2). Blocks: 8 (Jessi Zuroff 2, Hildebrand 2). Digs: 73 (Tatum Meyer 21).
