The Long Beach City women’s volleyball team came out strong and dominated Los Angeles City College winning all three sets of the game.
The first period started off with the outsider hitter, Jordyn Hollins, coming through with the powerful strikes, making it difficult for the opponent team to strike back.
“We knew we had to take care of business and I knew I needed to come out stronger and better and have that winning mindset regardless of who we are going up against,” said Hollins.
Jordyn Hollins pushes the ball past a defender and takes the point. The Vikings defeated LA City College 3-0 on Wednesday, Oct. 25. (Ian Salazar)
Middle blockers were very focused at the net for their defense and blocked many hits that were coming their way.
The set reflected the Vikings dominance with the score ending at 25-8.
Set two also started with a fast start with many blocks coming from LBCC.
Left back outside hitter Brandi Ramirez highlighted the set with her consistent serves throughout most of this period, forcing the opponents to attempt to receive the serve.
Opposite hitter Marie Rai and middle hitter Ryannah Gagau became a powerful pair throughout the game.
Ryannah Gagau and Jordyn Hollins go up for the big block to win the point for the Vikings. The Vikings defeated LA City College 3-0 on Wednesday, Oct. 25. (Ian Salazar)
Another successful set, with the scoreboard ending with 25-10, only needing one more set to take away the game.
During the third period, switching of positions happened with the libero of the team, Kaylani Moncada, becoming hitter.
She came out and showcased her skills, amping up herself and her teammates energy throughout the set.
Kaylani Moncada goes up for hit and smashes a hard kill. The Vikings defeated LA City College 3-0 on Wednesday, Oct. 25. (Ian Salazar)
“Yeah it was cool, it was fun. My first time as a hitter in college. I was nervous at first, but the girls really hyped me up and kept my energy going,” said Moncada.
With her strikes, the team’s consistent blocks and kills they ended the game winning with the score of 25-7 in the third set.
The Vikings next game will be against Pasadena Community College on Nov. 1.