No. 8-ranked Seaside hosted seventh-ranked Tillamook, and the Lady Mooks escaped with a five-set victory, 25-16, 20-25, 25-15, 21-25, 15-8.

The Gulls also take part in the Cascade Invitational, before hosting the Clatsop Clash Tuesday.

Astoria

The Astoria volleyball team picked up its first victory of the season Thursday night under new coach Jeff Curtis, 25-20, 15-25, 25-20, 25-20.

The Lady Fishermen built a two games-to-one advantage, and rallied from a 20-18 deficit to win the fourth set, 25-20.

Astoria takes part in the Cascade Invitational Saturday, then returns to league play next week with matches at Seaside and Scappoose.

Loggers unbeaten in league

The Knappa volleyball team improved to 2-0 in Northwest League action, with an easy three-game sweep Thursday over Mannahouse Christian, 25-17, 25-20, 25-9.

Knappa competes Saturday in the St. Paul Tournament, with road matches next week at Portland Christian and Clatskanie.