Crusaders volleyball team captures third place at Metro tournament

The Eastside Catholic Crusaders put together an overall record of 3-1 at the Class 3A Metro League volleyball tournament en route to a third place finish on Oct. 28. Eastside Catholic defeated Rainier Beach, Bainbridge Island and Seattle Prep during the tournament. The Crusaders only loss came against the Ballard Beavers in the semifinals. Eastside Catholic will compete in the 2017 Sea-King volleyball tournament from Nov. 1 through Nov. 4. Eastside Catholic senior setter Mia Kirsch (pictured) prepares to make a serve against Bainbridge Island in the Metro quarterfinals.