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The Orange Coast Pirates women’s volleyball team secured their second consecutive win against the El Camino College Warriors, achieving a 3-0 sweep at the ECC Gymnasium. The Pirates showcased their dominance by winning the first set 25-9 and finishing strong in the third set 25-18. Despite the loss, Warriors’ coach noted improvements and resilience in her team’s performance. The Pirates aim to maintain their undefeated record, while the Warriors seek to regroup for their upcoming match against the Santa Barbara Vaqueros.
Orange Coast College, CA – The Orange Coast Pirates women’s volleyball team remains undefeated this season after a decisive 3-0 sweep against the El Camino College Warriors on September 3 at the ECC Gymnasium. This victory marks the second consecutive season that the Pirates have triumphed over the Warriors.
The match began with the Pirates dominating the first set, finishing it with a commanding score of 25-9. The second set saw an improvement from the Warriors, who ended the period with a more competitive score of 25-18. However, the Pirates sealed their victory in the third set, matching the second set score of 25-18, thus concluding the match without allowing any sets to the Warriors.
Despite the loss, the Warriors demonstrated improvement and resilience throughout the match. Warriors’ coach noted that her team appeared hesitant at the start but began to pick up momentum in the subsequent sets. Leading the Warriors was middle blocker Amiekal Looney, who recorded five kills across all three sets. Coach Hazell also acknowledged the need for her team to improve their defensive strategies, particularly in covering the middle of the court.
On the Pirates’ side, Anjali Clinton stood out with a team-high of 12 kills and a total of 23 attacks. Kayla Ihrig, an outside hitter for the Pirates, emphasized the energy and efficiency displayed by the team this season. Pirates’ coach Chuck Cutenese attributed their success this season to a balanced roster that combines both new players and seasoned athletes.
This match was significant for the Pirates as it marked their first shutout victory of the season, contributing to their perfect record thus far. Prior to facing the Warriors, the Pirates secured wins against Long Beach, Citrus, and Ventura College.
The Warriors currently hold a mixed record of 3-3 this season. Following this match, they are set to face the Santa Barbara Vaqueros, who are also unbeaten, on September 5 at 5 p.m. Despite the setback against the Pirates, the atmosphere during the match remained positive, with players emphasizing the importance of sportsmanship.
As the Pirates continue their journey this season, they will look to maintain their winning streak while the Warriors aim to regroup and refine their strategies for upcoming matches.
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