LBCC beach volleyball put on a dominant display in their first conference game of the season against Victor Valley College on Friday winning 5-0.
The win took their overall record to 4-2 and got their first win under the belt for the conference season. All five sets being played finished with a huge point difference which led to confident displays by LBCC.
Score:
Court 1: LBCC def. VVC Lizbeth Lopez/ Karyzma Aualiitia 21-5, 21-7
Court 2: LBCC def. VVC Jennifer Lias/Pearlnaiah Tuliau 21-1, 21-4
Court 3: LBCC def. VVC Caleyse Saunders, Celestial Ropati 21-8, 21-12
Court 4: LBCC def. VVC Amanda Ferreira-Felipe/ Arianna Ortiz 21-2, 21-6
Court 5: LBCC def. VVC Emma Pearson/McKayla Varela 21-5, 21-3
In each game, the Vikings didn’t drop one set on all five courts showing the mentality and their sights for a successful season.
“I think we did really well today. I think today was one of our slower games but I think it helped us practice a lot like what we couldn’t practice in before games,” beach volleyball player Arianna Ortiz said.
The victory takes LBCC beach volleyball on a three game winning streak after beating San Diego City 4-1 and Bakersfield 5-0 during the pre-season.
The sets finishing off the game against Victor Valley were won 21-2 and 21-6 from Vikings Amanda Ferrereia-Felipe and Arianna Ortiz on court 4.
During the game, the Vikings showcased their skills and confidence levels to take down Victor Valley in their first ever meeting.
“I guess like the pace, It was a quiet game but I feel like we highlighted the game with our skills,” beach volleyball player Karyzma Aualiitia said.
A strong start to the conference season gives high confidence and determination for the players.
This season they’re hoping to strive to the top of winning conference and making progress as players.
“Our team is making so much progress with the time we have been training for the month and a half we’re reaching the goals,” Karyzma Aualiitia said. “Winning conference and small things like becoming a better beach volleyball player.”
Beach Volleyball gets back on the court in their next conference game against El Camino at home on March 18 hoping to make their record 2-0.
El Camino is 14th in the national rankings and beat Rio Hondo at home in their first conference game 5-0, which will be a difficult test for the Vikings.