Conference play started off with a bang last Friday as the Yakima Valley volleyball team swept Walla Walla on the road by a score of 25-21, 25-15, 25-17.

Lauren Jensen led the offense with nine kills and added 11 digs, while Lauren Chamberlain threw down seven kills to go with seven blocked shots. Malia Wheeler delivered 16 assists and 15 digs, Aydyn Anderson had nine assists and 10 digs, and Mireya Kawaguchi posted a team-high 17 digs along with four assists.

Alivia Colbert contributed five kills and seven digs, and Joely Tornow notched three kills and two blocks. As a team, YVC finished with a .167 kill percentage while holding the Warriors to a .008 clip.

The Yaks (1-0 NWAC East, 14-5 overall) will return to action Wednesday at Treasure Valley, followed by the home conference opener against Blue Mountain on Friday.