It may not have been easy, but the Ballard High School volleyball team secured itself a spot in the playoffs with a 3-2 win against Roosevelt in the final match of the season Oct. 26.

The Beavers got off to a good start, beating Roosevelt 25-20 in the first game.

But, Roosevelt took the next two by scores of 25-15 and 25-23, endangering Ballard's postseason hopes.

Ballard coach Tami Reese said her team was not passing well at all in those two games.

"I told the girls, 'You've got to compete. This is a big game,'" Reese said.

The Beavers listened, winning the next two games 25-19 and 15-7 and taking the match.

Senior Lisa Day finished the match with 27 kills and 22 digs.

Senior Madelyn Voelker had 13 kills and 11 digs and sophomore Monique Marques dished out 38 assists.

Seniors Marjorie Pichon and Audrey Pefferman had 10 digs apiece.

The Oct. 26 match was senior night for the volleyball team. The team is saying goodbye to graduating seniors Day, Pefferman, Pichon, Voelker, Blair Morgan and Alex Papac.

This is the 13th season in a row the Ballard volleyball team, which finished 5-6 in KingCo and 7-6 overall, has made the playoffs.

"Obviously it's my favorite time of year," Reese said.

The Beavers open the postseason Oct. 31. Check back tomorrow for match time and opponent.

UPDATE: Ballard will be playing first-pace Issaquah at 1 p.m. on Oct. 31 at Bothell High School. Issaquah beat Ballard 3-1 in their match earlier this season.