Sprague Sweeps Westview for Historic 6A Championship
Sprague secured its first-ever state championship in program history by sweeping Westview in three sets to claim the 2026 Oregon high school volleyball 6A title. The Wildcats defeated the Vikings 25-19, 25-21, and 25-12 on Friday night at Forest Grove High School.
The victory marked the first team sport title for Sprague since the school’s baseball program won the state crown in 2005. The win concluded the final night of the 2026 Oregon high school volleyball season, which also saw five other champions crowned across various classifications.
Senior Brooke Friesen led the offensive charge for Sprague (24-5) with 12 kills in her final high school match before committing to play at Northern Colorado. Khloe Livingston contributed seven kills to support the sweep, helping to secure the decisive victory.
Westview (23-10), which finished as runner-up, was led by senior Ashlyn Pedersen, who recorded eight kills and three blocks. The loss ended Westview’s title hopes after a strong season that saw them reach the state final match.
Overcoming Past Finals Defeats
The championship victory carried added significance for Sprague, which had previously fallen short in two consecutive state finals appearances. The Wildcats lost to Jesuit in both 2018 and the prior year’s final match, a history that weighed on the program as it sought its first crown.
Westview’s Livingston cited those previous Sprague losses as motivation for her team to secure the title for longtime coach Anne Olsen. However, Sprague managed to overcome that history on Friday, executing a decisive sweep against their rival and silencing the narrative of past failures.
Coaches React to Final Match
Westview head coach Janelle Bryant acknowledged her team’s effort but noted they were unable to match the performance of the champions. Bryant stated that her squad was "jazzed up" entering the match but could not find a rhythm against an outplaying Sprague team.
The result solidified Sprague’s place in Oregon high school volleyball history, ending a long drought for the program and delivering its first state title in over two decades. The win stands as a definitive moment for the Wildcats, capping their season with a perfect execution against a formidable opponent.