Overcoming a height disadvantage with strong defense, Yakima Valley Community College's volleyball squad defeated Treasure Valley in NWAACC play Wednesday at Sherar Gym.

The Yaks lifted their East Region record to 2-1 and will travel to Walla Walla on Friday.

Mari Cornejo, a sophomore from Grandview, collected nine kills to help YVCC prevail
30-28, 30-19, 18-30, 30-16.

"They went 6-0, 6-1, 6-3 across the front but we played some pretty good defense," said coach Al Rogers. "We lost some momentum in the third game but took control again in the fourth."

YVCC highlights: Mari Cornejo 9 kills; Chelsey Delvo 8 kills; Erika Hanson 8 kills; Teagan Johnston 12 digs; Danielle Palacios 35 assists, 3 aces.