Portland Christian Royals Girls Volleyball 2-0 Santiam

Portland Christian's volleyball team picked up a needed road victory Saturday, defeating Santiam 2-0 in a non-league matchup away from Portland, Oregon. The Royals, who compete in the Northwest League (2A), took both sets to earn a clean sweep against the host Trojans in Santiam's gym. The win comes at a welcome time for Portland Christian, which entered the match having dropped five of its first seven contests. A road sweep in straight sets speaks to the kind of focused performance the Royals needed to build some positive momentum. The result lifts Portland Christian to 3-5 on the season, giving the program something tangible to carry into the weeks ahead as Northwest League play intensifies. Non-league wins like this one can do a lot for a team's confidence, and the Royals will look to carry that energy forward. Portland Christian's next opportunity to build on Saturday's result comes later this week.