SAINTS DIG PINK, SWEEP CHEMEKETA

The Saints swept Chemeketa during their annual breast cancer awareness event as Taylor Young reached 500 career kills and two college presidents settled a friendly wager.

By Cassidy Thao

The Advocate

Mt. Hood Community College volleyball brought more than competition to the court, celebrating a 3-0 victory over Chemeketa Community College on Oct. 9, during its annual  Dig Pink event supporting breast cancer awareness. 

The evening also celebrated individual achievements, athletic recognition and college spirit from both communities. MHCC volleyball player Taylor Young reached 500 career kills during the match.

500 CAREER KILLS

MHCC volleyball player Taylor Young reached the milestone during the Saints' 3-0 victory over Chemeketa on Oct. 9.

MHCC #2 Taylor Young in action at the Dig Pink Event. Photo by Chloe Hart-Methke

MHCC softball players were also recognized for their team’s successful Northwest Athletic Conference season last year.

MHCC President Lisa Skari and Chemeketa Community College President Jessica Howard also joined the festivities, placing a friendly wager on the outcome of the match. The president of the losing team would have to wear the winning team’s jersey.

Following the Saints’ victory, Howard honored the wager by wearing an MHCC volleyball Dig Pink jersey. 

The annual event brought both college communities together for an evening of competition, athletic recognition and support of breast cancer awareness, in an expression of true sportsmanship in women’s volleyball.

MHCC Volleyball Team preparing for the Dig Pink Event. Photo by Chloe Hart-Methke