The Ilwaco volleyball team huddles following their game against Forks.

ILWACO — The Ilwaco Lady Fishermen volleyball team fell to Forks in straight sets Tuesday, Sept. 21 in Ilwaco.

The Lady Fishermen (0-5) were outscored by the Spartans (1-1) by a combined 75-35, including match scores of 25-11, 25-5 and 25-19.

Ilwaco was the most competitive in the third set, tying the match (12-12) before taking their first lead (15-14). A boisterous Ilwaco student section celebrated each point by electing a student to perform the Fishermen point total in push-ups. The Lady Fishermen’s momentum wouldn’t last however, with the Spartans eventually retaking the lead and capping the three-match sweep (25-19).

Ilwaco will next play away at Chief Leschi (1-1) Thursday, Sept. 30.