LA Mission Eagles Soar High in Dominant Victory over Citrus

Sylmar, CA — The Eagles of Los Angeles Mission College displayed an absolute masterclass in women's volleyball, swiftly defeating Citrus in straight sets on their home turf on Saturday morning.

In a matchup that saw LA Mission dominate from the word go, the Eagles clinched a comprehensive 25-13 win in the first set. They continued their onslaught, not giving any breathing room to Citrus, winning the next two sets 25-17 and 25-16, respectively.

Citrus struggled throughout the game, with their attack percentage hitting negative figures in all three sets. McKenna Cooper had a particularly tough day, recording a -.524 hitting percentage. Julia Pitre and Desiree Reyes tried to salvage some pride for Citrus, contributing with 3 kills each. Setter Vanessa Marquez managed 12 assists but couldn't lift her side to challenge the dominant Eagles.

For the LA Mission Eagles, Jaya Davison had a stellar day, contributing 8 kills and serving 7 aces. Temple Vasquez matched Davison with 8 kills of her own. Ella Gawellek chipped in with 6 kills at a .250 hitting percentage, showcasing her efficiency on the court. However, it was Taylor Boone who orchestrated most of the plays, with a game-high 26 assists, making sure the Eagles' offense kept firing on all cylinders.

Hilda Zahedi continued to showcase her prowess in the defensive department with a match-leading 11 digs, ensuring that Citrus found it challenging to get past the Eagles' sturdy defense.

The game lasted just over an hour, a testament to LA Mission's dominance and their ability to close out games efficiently.

After a challenging match against East Los Angeles just a day prior, the Eagles showed resilience and hunger to bounce back with such a commanding performance. This victory will undoubtedly boost their confidence as they look forward to the rest of the season.