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After opening the season with a win and a loss, the Jackson volleyball team prevailed in four out of its next five matches to move into second place in the Wesco 4A.

The Timberwolves (5-2 in the league and overall) defeated Mount Vernon, Cascade, Kamiak and Mariner all by scores of 3-0. The only loss was to league leader Lake Stevens. ,

The graduation of several all-league players, including a setter, an outside hitter, a middle blocker and a defensive specialist, means some new players are taking on key roles.

“I do feel we’ve prepared well,” Jackson coach Mindy Staudinger said. �...