Chelan Middle School Volleyball Battles Foothills in Competitive Matches
The Chelan Middle School volleyball teams had a big night against Foothills, with both the 8th-grade and 7th-grade teams competing in back-and-forth matches filled with long rallies and big plays. The 8th-grade team fell 1–2, while the 7th-grade team earned a 2–1 victory. Both teams showed great effort, stayed aggressive, and continued to learn and compete throughout the matches.
Athlete Highlights: Aleeah Montalvo had a strong night defensively, digging several tough hits to keep rallies alive. Sarai Armenta also made an impact as a defensive specialist, making key plays and helping get the ball into the setters’ hands.
Key Moments: High-scoring sets gave every player opportunities to contribute, whether serving, attacking at the net, or playing defense in the back row. Both teams battled through extended rallies and showed their ability to stay competitive against a tough Foothills opponent.
Coach’s Comments: “Foothills can be a tough competitor, so we need to always be focused and ready to play every point.” – Coach Gleasman
Chelan Middle School Goats Wrap Up Volleyball Season
Middle School Volleyball vs. Eastmont Junior High
The Chelan Middle School volleyball teams wrapped up their seasons Wednesday night at home against Eastmont Junior High, with all four teams finishing strong. The 8th-grade A team earned a 3-0 victory, while the 8th-grade B team battled back after dropping the second set to secure a 2-1 win. The 7th-grade A team also swept Eastmont 3-0, and the 7th-grade B team fought hard for a 2-1 victory.
Across all four teams, strong serving, communication, teamwork, and positive leadership played key roles in the victories. Kai Froman and Bray Brown continued to lead the 8th-grade A team in setting and outside hitting, while Maria Sanchez and Kalia Van Praag made an impact for the 8th-grade B team with their serving and net play. For the 7th-grade teams, Kynnedi Watson showed consistency at the service line and setting, while Celeste Crow led with strong communication, positive leadership, and serving.
As the season comes to a close, the coaches are proud of the growth these athletes demonstrated throughout the year. Their hard work translated into victories on the court while helping them develop as teammates and leaders. The final night was a celebration of the teams’ commitment, improvement, and the positive culture they built together.
Football Improves to 4-0
8th-Grade Football vs. Quincy Middle School
The Chelan Goats 8th-grade football team delivered its best performance of the season Wednesday night, defeating Quincy Middle School 51-6 at Sargent Field to improve to 4-0. In a matchup between two previously undefeated teams, the Goats controlled the game with outstanding effort across all positions, finishing blocks, making tackles, and swarming to the football. Multiple players contributed touchdowns as Chelan put together a complete team performance.
Dash Lopez and Riot Monteleone shared responsibilities directing the offense, helping lead a balanced attack. Tripp Barth scored three touchdowns, Owen Kanehen added two, and Bennett Macnamara and Colin Mack each found the end zone once. Johnny Bravo contributed four field goals, while Aaron Acala led the defensive effort with multiple tackles and a strong presence against the run.
The coaching staff was especially proud of the way the team played together, rotated players into different positions, and continued to compete despite illness and injuries. The victory reflected the team’s commitment to being great teammates and giving full effort on every play.
The Goats will close out their season Thursday, October 22, against Pioneer Middle School at 6:30 p.m. at the Apple Bowl in Wenatchee.
Girls Soccer Finishes with a Win
Girls Soccer vs. Eastmont Junior High
The Chelan Goats girls soccer team finished its season on a high note Wednesday, earning an impressive 5-2 road victory over Eastmont Junior High. Playing 9-on-9 on a full-size field, the Goats executed their game plan from the opening whistle, taking advantage of Eastmont’s high defensive line with well-timed through balls that created scoring opportunities.
Piper Gardner led the way with an outstanding five-goal performance, finding the back of the net five times to power the Chelan attack. Alice Polley also delivered a memorable performance in her first appearance as the team’s goalkeeper, while Paisley Escobar contributed multiple saves to help keep Eastmont at bay.
Unlike previous games in which the Goats found their rhythm in the second half, the team came out ready to compete from the first minute. The girls’ determination to finish the season with a victory showed in their effort, execution, and teamwork throughout the match.
Congratulations to our middle school volleyball, football, and girls soccer athletes on their hard work and dedication this season. Go Goats!
Chelan Middle School Goats Cross Country Shine at League Championships
The Chelan Middle School Goats cross country team wrapped up its season with a strong showing at the League Championships in Ephrata on October 15. Competing against seven other teams, the Goats delivered several outstanding performances, highlighted by four top-15 finishes from the sixth- and seventh-grade runners, each earning a ribbon.
Mari Canyas once again led the way for the seventh-grade girls, capturing first place overall with a season-best time after consistently competing at the front of the pack all season. Luis Balderrama made an impressive return to racing after an injury sidelined him before the start of the season, finishing ninth among seventh-grade boys. In the sixth-grade division, Luella Whitehall placed ninth among the girls with a personal-best time, while Enrique Villanueva finished 11th among the boys, also setting a personal best.
Despite injuries and illness affecting many of the eighth-grade runners, the Goats showed determination and finished the season with plenty to celebrate. The team is proud of all its runners and their hard work, improvement, and commitment throughout the season.
Congratulations to all our Chelan Middle School runners on a fantastic season!
Go Goats!
