The Saints endured a rough weekend, filled with injuries and losses, but came back to beat Clackamas Wednesday 30-25, 30-27, 21-30 and 30-24.

In Wednesday’s game, Rachelle Davenport contributed 14 kills, making her the team leader with 105, averaging 3.28. Jeanette Jones had 23 digs, making her the team leader in digs with 133 total, averaging 4.16. Kelsey DeLaGrange was all over the court with eight kills, 30 assists, and 12 digs. DeLaGrange leads the team in assists with 201, averaging 6.93. Brittany Jackson helped out with 11 kills, and is solid in blocks with 14 this season, leading the team averaging 0.45.

The Saints played a full roster this Wednesday, even though not all the players were 100 percent healthy.

DeLaGrange and Davenport were both having knee problems, and Jamie Richards rolled her ankle.

The injury-plauged team took it easy earlier this week. For a couple of days the women were focusing more on the mental aspect of the game, more than the physical. They spent time watching videos and resting up.

They were recovering from a tough weekend, losing two games and being short three key players.

They lost against Linn-Benton Friday, winning the first match 30-28, but lost the next three matches. The following day they were swept by SW Oregon 30-21, 30-27 and 30-21.

“The recent losses (player injuries) made this a team that wasn’t playing 100 percent,” said head coach Lena Chan.

The team is now third in the NWAACC Southern Region, after being on top only a week ago.

“We used to be in a comfortable spot a week ago. Now we’re going to have to win every match, depending on how the other teams do,” said Chan. “The main goal is to reach NWAACCs, because we have the potential to beat any team.”

The next match will be against Chemeketa, this Wednesday, Oct. 19, at home. The Storm are 3-4 and 18-11 overall.

It’s a matter of two to three wins separating Southern Region teams, that means that the reamaining games will be key in deciding who will make the NWAACCs. Chan says the Southern Region has been really good this year.

“Even the teams (in the Southern Region) who don’t make NWAACCs, could still contend with any other team from other regions who’ve made the playoffs,” said Chan.