The Genesee varsity volleyball team handed Deary a 3-0 sweep in a 1A Whitepine Conference road match played September 30 in Genesee, dropping the Tigers to an even .500 mark on the season.
Genesee controlled all three sets, winning by scores of 25-20, 25-22, and 25-18. The closest set was the second, where Deary managed to keep pace before Genesee pulled away in the final points. The third set was the most lopsided, with Genesee closing things out decisively by a margin of seven.
Season Standings After the Match
With the loss, Deary falls to 5-5 on the season, sitting exactly at the midpoint heading into the final stretch of conference play. The Tigers have shown resilience in a competitive 1A Whitepine schedule but will need to find consistency in the sets they’re letting slip away late.
Genesee, meanwhile, improves to an impressive 14-5 overall, cementing their status as one of the stronger programs in the conference this fall. The Bulldogs have been battle-tested throughout the season and appear well-positioned as postseason conversations begin.
What Comes Next
Deary’s next opportunity comes quickly. The Tigers return to conference action on Thursday, October 2, hosting the Highland Huskies out of Craigmont. Highland enters that matchup at just 1-10 on the year and recently fell 3-0 to Nezperce, making this a critical chance for Deary to get back on the winning side of the ledger and push their record above .500 heading into October.
Genesee, fresh off the sweep, does not play again until Tuesday, October 7, when the Bulldogs welcome the Nezperce Nighthawks in another 1A Whitepine Conference contest. Nezperce has already proven capable of handling Highland, so that matchup figures to be a real test for Genesee’s continued dominance.
Both Latah County programs — Deary and Genesee — represent the competitive spirit of small-school Idaho athletics in the 1A Whitepine Conference. Fans interested in the broader Idaho athletic landscape this fall can follow the University of Idaho football program as it opens fall camp under new leadership with eyes toward a turnaround season.
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