Cardinals advance to NJCAA Tourney

North Idaho beat Snow 30-17, 30-23, 30-26 to capture the Region 18A Volleyball Tournament championship at NIC’s Christianson Gym on Saturday and advance to the NJCAA Tournament for the second time in three years.

The eighth-ranked Cardinals (34-6), who have seven players from the Spokane/North Idaho area on their roster, were led by Cintia Alessi and Daidre Mendenhall, who each had 10 kills.

The NJCAA tournament is Nov. 20-22 in West Plains, Mo.

Women’s soccer

Katlyn Laughlin had a goal and an assist, guiding CC Spokane to a 3-1 win over host Shoreline in the second round of the NWAACC conference playoffs.

Laughlin scored in the first minute of play off an assist from Heather Wilson.

CCS advances to the semifinals against the winner between Tacoma and Lane, which was also played on Saturday.

Men’s soccer

Joey Graham had two goals and an assist to lead Whatcom to a 3-0 shutout of visiting CC Spokane in the second round of the NWAACC conference playoffs.

Robbie Wright made six saves for Whatcom.

CCS’ season is over.

Volleyball

Brittney Page had 15 kills and Mandy Daniels added 21 digs as Eastern Washington beat Montana 30-23, 30-25, 30-28 in a Big Sky Conference match in Cheney.

Addie Webster added 10 kills and 10 digs for the Eagles and Amanda Yausie had 29 assists.

Montana was led by Claudia Houle, who had a team-high 11 kills and 12 digs. Taryn Wright added 18 assists and Jackie White chipped in with 10 digs.

Eastern Washington improves to 18-8 overall and 10-6 in conference play.

Montana falls to 12-14 overall and 9-7 in the Big Sky.

•Anna Cmaylo had 16 kills and Caroline Walters added 15 digs as No. 22 Santa Clara beat Gonzaga 30-27, 30-28, 30-27 in a West Coast Conference match in Santa Clara, Calif.

Crystal Matich added 45 assists for the Broncos.

Becky Jones had nine kills and 12 digs to lead the Bulldogs.

Gonzaga falls to 8-19 overall and 3-9 in conference play.

Santa Clara improved to 20-6 overall and 9-4 in the WCC.

• San Jose State beat visiting Idaho 30-24, 30-24, 30-22 in a Western Athletic Conference match.

Idaho falls to 9-16 overall and 8-5 in conference play.

San Jose State improves to 17-10 overall and 8-6 in the WAC.

Women’s basketball

Simone Jordan led North Idaho with 28 points and added 11 rebounds and three blocks as the Cardinals rolled to an easy 93-58 win over Sheridan at the CSI Basketball Classic at Twin Falls on Saturday.

Kay Hill added 21 points and 12 rebounds for North Idaho, which led 52-23 at halftime.

Junior hockey

Steven Phillips and Andrew Christ scored two goals apiece, leading the Spokane Braves to a 6-3 win over Creston in a KIJHL game in Spokane.