Eagles Stay Perfect With Four-Set Win Over Cypress

Sylmar, CA — September 6, 2025

The Los Angeles Mission College Eagles kept their undefeated streak alive on Saturday night, taking down Cypress College 3–1 (25–17, 25–17, 22–25, 25–18) to improve to 8–0 on the season. Playing their second match of the day, the Eagles showcased depth, composure, and balanced scoring to close out the homestand with another impressive victory.

 How It Happened

Mission came out firing in the first two sets, using dominant hitting from Maddie Perry and Tawnie Ohrt to overpower Cypress by identical 25–17 scores. Cypress responded in the third, capitalizing on Eagle errors to edge a 25–22 win and extend the match.

The Eagles, however, left no doubt in the fourth. Behind Perry's hot hand and strong serving from setter Rio Sandaiji, Mission pulled away late to seal the set 25–18 and the match 3–1.

 Eagles' Standouts

• Maddie Perry: Led all scorers with 16 kills on .682 hitting and 3 solo blocks for 19 points.

• Tawnie Ohrt: Posted 14 kills, 3 blocks, and 1 ace (17.5 points).

• Amya Cheatham January: Efficient in the middle with 9 kills on .600 hitting and 3 blocks (12 points).

• Rio Sandaiji: Directed the offense with 45 assists while adding 8 service aces and 5 digs for 10.5 points.

• Nereyda Cabrales: Added 5 kills and 2 blocks.

• Sofia Vazquez: Anchored the defense with 8 digs and 1 ace.

As a team, Mission hit an impressive .315 while recording 15 service aces and 15 total blocks, keeping Cypress under constant pressure. 

With the win, Los Angeles Mission improves to 8–0 overall. The Eagles' depth and balance continue to shine, and the team has yet to lose a match in the young season. Mission now looks ahead to its upcoming slate with confidence and momentum.

Stay tuned, Eagle fans — this team is flying high.