The Lake Washington volleyball team was swept at Roosevelt, 3-0, Oct. 12 and then again at home against Ballard, 3-0, Wednesday.

Lake Washington kept it close against the Roughriders, losing the first game 25-19, then coming back but just a bit short during the third game 27-25. The Kangs fell during the third game 25-14 as Sam Brender led the squad on defense with 12 digs.

The Kangs played the Beavers tough during the first game, barely losing 25-23. The second game was just as close but Lake Washington came up short again 25-22. The emotional drain was too much for the Kangs as Ballard took the third game and the match with a 25-15 win.

Lake Washington was led on defense by Katrina Burgos with 10 digs, while Sam Brender had 12 assists and three blocks.

The Kangs are now 0-8 in league play and 0-9 overall.