MADRAS — Despite pushing Sisters to the brink in all three sets, Madras suffered a season-opening nonleague loss, 29-27, 26-24, 25-21, in high school volleyball play on Tuesday night.

According to Madras coach Caron Smith, the White Buffaloes struggled with their serving through the first two sets of their first match of the season as only one player, Hansina Martin, had a perfect night by going 10 for 10 on serves.

“We beat ourselves with our serving,” Smith said. “We didn’t serve at 90 percent. We had our opportunities but lost on serves.”

Seniors Krista Haugen and Britney Lindgren led Madras with nine kills each, while Jessica Glaspie added five. Setter Sabria Rios picked up 23 assists.

In other Tuesday matches:

Burns25-25-25

La Pine12-11-17

LA PINE — The reigning Class 3A state champion Hilanders swept the Hawks in three games in the nonleague matchup. Senior Lindsey Roderick recorded 10 kills for La Pine, which was playing its season opener.

Santiam25-25-25

Culver15-9-11

CULVER — Ashley Walczak was 21 of 21 serving with five aces to lead a 95.8-percent serving attack that carried the Wolverines past the Lady Bulldogs in the Tri-River Conference opener for both teams. Stefanie Hamlin had three kills and three digs for Culver, while Justine Lofting added two kills and two blocks.

Gilchrist25-25-25

Central Christian15-9-8

GILCHRIST — The Scevers sisters led the way as the Grizzlies got off to a winning start with a three-game sweep of Central Christian. Senior Shelby Scevers was the top hitter of the match for host Gilchrist and was credited with three kills. Sophomore Cera Scevers did her damage from the service line, recording six aces.