Linfield topped by Whitman in straight sets

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – Linfield played its penultimate match against Whitman on Friday night in Walla Walla, Wash. The Blues had nearly three players finish with double-digit kills en route to a straight-set victory 17-25, 19-25, 12-25. The Wildcats (8-14, 4-11) combined for 24 kills, on a .071 hitting percentage, 41 digs, 22 assists, four serving aces and one block. Nora Myre led the offense with seven kills while Araeya Watanabe was close behind with six. Claire Johnson tallied 18 assists and Paige Richards led the defense with 13 digs. The Wildcats and Blues each finished with double-digit kills as…