L.A. Mission College Women's Volleyball Team Starts the Season with a Bang!

August 25, 2023 - In an exhilarating season opener, L.A. Mission College's Women's Volleyball team displayed dominance on the court, clinching a resounding 3-0 victory against San Diego City. The faceoff took place at Cuyamaca College at 2:00 PM.

The scores of 25-12, 25-17, and 25-11 in favor of L.A. Mission speak volumes about the one-sided nature of the contest. L.A. Mission's players showcased their skill and tenacity from the very beginning, ensuring San Diego City could never really gain a foothold in the match.

Temple Vasquez led the charge for L.A. Mission with an impressive 11 kills from 21 attempts, making her one of the standout performers of the day. Jaya Davison, with 7 kills from 14 attempts and a .500 hitting percentage, followed closely. Meanwhile, Hilda Zahedi demonstrated her prowess from the service line, recording 5 service aces and contributing 14 digs, showcasing her defensive skills.

San Diego City, despite their efforts, struggled to break through the sturdy defense of the Eagles. Destiny Andersen was the highest scorer for San Diego City with 7 kills, but a low hitting percentage plagued the team. Errors seemed to plague players like Sydney Bishop and Sarah Cashman, who finished with negative hitting percentages.

L.A. Mission's Taylor Boone showcased her playmaking skills, recording an impressive 23 assists, making her instrumental in setting up attacks and facilitating her team's dominant offensive plays. Geraldine Martinez also added a distinct touch with 3 service aces.

Despite San Diego City's spirited effort, they faced challenges with their attacking gameplay, which was evident from their overall negative hitting percentage. Still, players like Leah Reid and Destiny Andersen worked hard, making contributions in assists and points respectively.

The absence of a crowd didn't seem to faze L.A. Mission, who appeared focused and determined from the first whistle. With this strong start, the team sets a promising tone for the rest of the season. The comprehensive nature of their victory makes them a team to watch.

San Diego City will look to regroup and come back stronger in their next outing, while L.A. Mission College's Women's Volleyball team will be brimming with confidence after this emphatic win.

The volleyball season is off to an electrifying start, and fans of the sport can look forward to more action-packed matches as the teams progress through their schedules.