The Vikings came ready to win in the first set with a powerful defense, sophomore middle blocker Mikayla Curry playing a key role during the game, making sure the ball didn’t hit the ground.
The Long Beach City College women’s volleyball team was able to come out on top with a 3-2 win during a neck to neck battle against Pasadena City College, on Friday to extend their undefeated record to 12-0.
After not being able to overcome Pasadena during the first set, they left that aside and came through even stronger with hard serves, causing the Lancers to struggle.
The Vikings started rough but picked the game back up again, not letting anything discourage them according to freshman defensive specialist Kaylani Moncada.
“Energy, we fuel off of each other’s energy,” said Moncada after being asked how they were able to get back on their feet again.
Sophomore Mikayla Curry (left) and freshman Jordyn Hollins attempts to block a shot from the opposing team during a very close set. Vikings beat Pasadena 3-2 on on Sept. 29 in Long Beach. (Ian Salazar)
The girls won both of the second and third sets, with the team captain, sophomore setter Pearlnaiah Tuliau, coming through with a fast serve making it the last point they needed for the win.
“Just that one good play from a teammate brings everybody together, it’s just like playing with family,” said Tuliau.
With an anxious crowd on the edge of their seats after LBCC came back on top of Pasadena from a 0-1, the Vikings fought to keep their lead.
Pasadena overworked LBCC, overcoming the Vikings in the fourth set by two points, the Lancers were not backing down after tying the game, two sets each team.
The Volleyball team along with students who attended the game in a post-game huddle break after the Vikings beat Pasadena City College 3-2. (Ian Salazar)
The Vikings, always eager to win with such a great start, pushed as hard as they could with blocks from Curry at the net to the powerful serves from the team.
After being tied 14-14, middle blocker Curry proved her role in the game with an amazing block against Pasadena, giving the Vikings the win and extending their historic 12-0 record.
“For our next game, I think we need to focus on being more active. A lot of times we were not as active at the net and also coverage. We did get blocked a lot, but having each other’s back would make a big difference,” said Curry.
In a thrilling showdown that had fans on the edge of their seats, the Viking emerged victorious against Pasadena City College.
Looking ahead to their next match, hoping to extend their historic winning streak, the Vikings, staying on home turf, take on East Los Angeles on Oct. 6 at 6 p.m.