Key kills, blocks from Firethorne help Falcons edge Wolves

South Whidbey trailed Coupeville by one set during the volleyball match Tuesday night, then rallied back to win the fourth and fifth sets and claim the island rivalry.

By Ben Watanabe • September 21, 2011 6:12 pm
Students rush South Whidbey's volleyball team after beating Coupeville 15-13 in the fifth and final set on Tuesday night.
Students rush South Whidbey's volleyball team after beating Coupeville 15-13 in the fifth and final set on Tuesday night.

South Whidbey trailed Coupeville by one set during the volleyball match Tuesday night, then rallied back to win the fourth and fifth sets and claim the island rivalry.

The Falcons (4-0 in Cascade Conference; 4-0 overall) defeated the Wolves (0-3; 0-3) in five sets: 20-25, 25-23, 20-25, 25-17 and 15-13.