The Sumner High volleyball squad’s South Puget Sound League 2A campaign has officially begun and the Spartans have yet to claim a single victory, but they came about as close as possible Thursday against Fife.

The Spartans came out with guns blazing, winning the first couple of sets 25-17 and 25-16. But the Trojans awakened with a tandem of victories of their own to push the match into overtime. When the dust cleared it was Fife that emerged the 15-11 victor to come away with the 3-2 match win.

Sumner setter Sara Huette not only notched 30 assists, but additionally recorded 15 digs and a half dozen kills.

Also providing thrills for the partisan Spartan crowd were hitters Karissa Smith and Haylee Steinman, who managed 10 and 19 kills, respectively, as well as 17 digs each. Brittany Smith logged 5 kills, 15 digs and four aces.

Sumner traveled to Washington High Tuesday. Thursday, the Spartans host Steilacoom.