Mercer Island High School’s volleyball team finished its season one win short of qualifying for the 3A state tournament.

On Nov. 12, Holy Names Academy defeated the locals, 3-2, at the 3A District 2 tournament to advance to the big dance and the Islanders’ season came to a close at Lakeside School in Seattle.

In the first round on Nov. 10, the Islanders beat West Seattle and lost to Bishop Blanchet, both by 3-0 scores. The top six teams at district earned berths to state, which will occur on Nov. 17-18 at the Yakima Valley Sundome.