After a slow start caused in part by a number of overhit balls, the Ballard High School volleyball team was able to put pressure on Redmond High School in the final two games of their Sept. 23 match. But, Redmond still came away with a 3-0 victory.

The Beavers lost the first game of the match 25-19 but were able to narrow the gap to 25-21 in the second game and took Redmond to extra points in a 27-25 loss in the final game.

Senior Aubrey Manning led Ballard with five kills, junior Deanna Meyers tallied three aces, and junior Monique Marques once again led the team with 13 assists.

Ballard (0-2 KingCo, 0-5 overall) faces Skyline at 7 p.m. Sept. 27 at Ballard High School.

Skyline defeated the Beavers 3-0 last season and has a 4-1 record so far this season.