Riverdale Mavericks Girls Volleyball 3-2 Umatilla

Riverdale's girls volleyball team survived a five-set battle Saturday, defeating Umatilla 3-2 to open the 2026 season on a winning note. The Dragons, representing Portland, Oregon, in the Coastal Range League (3A), hosted the non-league matchup and showed early resilience by gutting out the hard-fought victory on their home floor. Dropping sets along the way before closing it out speaks to the competitive character this group will need as the season unfolds. Going five sets in a season opener is never easy, but finding a way to win in that situation gives Riverdale something meaningful to build on heading into league play. The Dragons move to 1-0 on the year with the result. For a program looking to establish itself early in the fall slate, a gritty win over a road opponent from eastern Oregon is a solid first entry in the record book. Riverdale will look to carry that momentum into its next contest as Coastal Range League competition approaches.