The West Albany Bulldogs defeated the Crater Comets Saturday to advance to the State Tournament for the third straight year.  Eight teams remain in the two day tournament to be held at Liberty High School on November 13th and 14th.  The Bulldogs will face the Sherwood Bowmen in the first round on Friday at 3:15pm.  A win in that match would send the Bulldogs to the medal rounds beginning at 8:30 Friday night.  Come show your support Friday and Saturday.  Go Bulldog Volleyball!

The West Albany Bulldogs were well represented in the Mid-Willamette All Conference Teams.  Seven athletes were recognized on the 2009 All Conference Teams.  Athletes receiving recognition were Mona Goudarzian, 1st Team All Around; Taylor Weekly, 1st Team Middle Blocker; Rachael Cox,1st Team Setter; Kristina Fallon, 2nd Team Defensive Specialist; Kendahl Weiland, 2nd Team Right Side Hitter, and Audrey Frazier & Olivia Irving received Honorable Mention.  Mona Goudarzian was also recognized as the Player of the Year for the Mid-Willamette Conference and Coach Backer was recognized as Co-Coach of the Year with the Silverton coach Kirsten Barnes.  Congratulations to all athletes receiving honors, as well as the entire team for an outstanding 2009 Season.

Congratulations to the Bulldog Team, Coaching Staff, and Fans for an outstanding regular season.  The entire WA program was recognized by the Mid-Valley Officials Association as the 2009 recipient of the Sportsmanship Award.  This honor is awarded to the program that exemplifies positive sportsmanship on the court and in the bleachers.  Way to go Dogs!