North Medford Black Tornado Girls Volleyball 2-3 McNary

McNary edged North Medford 3-2 in a hard-fought girls volleyball match Saturday, handing the Black Tornado a tough non-league loss at home in Medford, Oregon. North Medford competes in the 6A-7 Southern Oregon Conference Hybrid and welcomed the visiting Celtics for what turned into a five-set contest that went down to the wire. The Black Tornado pushed the match to five sets, showing resilience and fight despite falling short in the end. The loss drops North Medford to 11-13 on the season, a record that reflects a squad that has competed in a challenging schedule and continues to battle deep into matches. Playing five sets against any opponent takes physical and mental stamina, and the Black Tornado demonstrated both on Saturday. North Medford will look to carry that competitive energy into its next opportunity, with the final stretch of the season offering a chance to close out strong and build momentum heading into the postseason picture.