The honor of the first serve on Lake County soil of the 2021 volleyball season went to Upper Lake’s Zoey Petrie (4) during the Cougars’ non-league match at home against Clear Lake on Tuesday night. Clear Lake won 25-17, 25-19, 25-9. Abby Mertle blocks Upper Lake’s Taylar Minnis during the season opener for both teams. (Photos courtesy of Trett Bishop)