LBCC’s women’s beach volleyball team lost 3-2 for the first time in the program’s history last Friday against longtime rival Cerritos College, leaving them with a 3-1 conference record.
LBCC played back-to-back games against LA Harbor and Cerritos College.
Both opposing colleges played each other first, giving the Vikings time to mentally prepare for their rounds against the other teams.
The Vikings easily swept LA Harbor, with only one court going beyond three sets.
Head coach Tyler Jackson took the time to clarify that while proud of her team’s performance, LA Harbor was inexperienced, as they’ve only had their women’s beach volleyball program for a year.
“I think it comes down to experience. Our program knows that the Cerritos match is going to be the bigger one,” said Jackson.
The Vikings found themselves having to put out their best, as three of the courts went into a fifth set, two of which resulted in wins.
A crowd made by both teams had formed around Alexandra Rosquin and teammate Kaylani Moncada during their fifth set which resulted in a 25-23 win, ending the final match of the day.
“It’s actually my first time playing with Kaylani, she’s such an amazing player, so I feel like [our win against LA Harbor] carried into the next game with Cerritos,” said Rosquin.
LBCC’s team had a few changes to their roster due to injuries and other incidents leading up to the rounds that both extended and ended their win streak.
Enaya Vaielua, a player unable to play the matches of the day, appeared at the courts to show support for her team.
“They did the best they could with the lineup today. I think that the support that we all have for each other is outstanding,” said Vaielua.
“We don’t have everyone in right now, we have some injuries and some people out, so I’m really proud of the girls that stepped up and played a role they were probably not used to,” said Jackson.
LBCC’s women’s beach volleyball team is set to go against Feather River on March 20.