And the match certainly lived up to the hype as the raucous crowd was treated to an exciting night of volleyball with a climatic, emotional finish. The Cougars quickly responded with two points to bring themselves match point, which is where the real excitement began. On the match point, North Kitsap returned a CK serve that hit near the backline but was called out of by the official. North Kitsap assistant coach Clay Blackwood was displeased with the call and argued with the official, who eventually issued him a red card. Prior to that, the officials had agreed to replay the point, but because Blackwood was issued a red card, North Kitsap was awarded a point under Washington Interscholastic Activities Association rules.
Any red card is a one-point penalty in volleyball.
North Kitsap coach Jeff Campbell said it was a rough way to lose, but that he was pleased with the way his team played. CK's Stephanie Brown said she was pleased with the win. We would have been happy to replay it though. Tersha Brown, who played for two seasons at North Kitsap before transferring to Central this year, said it was a big win for her new team. I don't have any bitter feelings though.