Volleyball: Roadrunners Lock Up South Region Title with Win Over Clark

by The Commuter · November 3, 2022

ALBANY — Linn-Benton defeated Clark 3-0 Wednesday night, Nov. 2, to secure the NWAC South Region title for the second consecutive year.

The Roadrunners (28-1, 15-0 in NWAC South) got 11 kills and nine kills from Taya Manibusan and Shalyn Gray, respectively. Shelbey Nichol added seven kills and two blocks for Linn-Benton.

Savannah Hutchins led the Roadrunners’ offense with 21 assists and Zaley Bennett chipped in 14 assists. Defensively. Graci Zanona had a match-high 17 digs.

Linn-Benton hosts Lane Friday night, Nov. 4, in the regular-season finale.

Securing the South Region title gives the Roadrunners hosting honors for the South Regional Nov. 12-13. The three other teams are yet to be determined.