Eagles Power Past Mt. San Jacinto, Stay Hot at Home
Los Angeles Mission College extended its early-season momentum with a strong 3–1 victory over Mt. San Jacinto College on Saturday morning. The Eagles took control in three of the four sets, winning 25–18, 23–25, 25–16, 25–17 to protect home court and keep their winning streak alive.
Eagles Power Past Mt. San Jacinto, Stay Hot at Home
Sylmar, CA — August 30, 2025
Los Angeles Mission College extended its early-season momentum with a strong 3–1 victory over Mt. San Jacinto College on Saturday morning. The Eagles took control in three of the four sets, winning 25–18, 23–25, 25–16, 25–17 to protect home court and keep their winning streak alive.
Offensive Leaders
The Eagles' attack was once again led by their star outside hitters.
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Tawnie Ohrt had a huge match, finishing with 22 kills on .386 hitting while adding 2 service aces for a match-high 24 points.
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Amya Cheatham January was dominant in the middle, tallying 12 kills on .667 efficiency with 4 blocks for 14.5 points.
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Eileen Estrada chipped in with 4 kills and 5 block assists, giving the Eagles a lift at the net.
Setting the Tone
Setter Natalee Becariarashid orchestrated the offense with precision, distributing 39 assists while adding a service ace and 7 digs. Mission's balanced attack hit an impressive .311 as a team, keeping Mt. San Jacinto off balance.
Defensive Effort
On the back line, libero Sofia Vazquez was a rock with 18 digs and 3 service aces, while Rio Sandaiji added 17 digs and 2 aces. In total, the Eagles combined for 70 digs and 14 aces, putting constant pressure on the visitors.
Set-by-Set Summary
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Set 1 (25–18 Eagles): Mission opened strong behind Ohrt's steady swings and January's middle attack.
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Set 2 (25–23 Mt. San Jacinto): The Eagles stumbled late, allowing Mt. San Jacinto to even the match.
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Set 3 (25–16 Eagles): Mission regrouped quickly, dominating at the net and from the service line to retake control.
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Set 4 (25–17 Eagles): The Eagles closed it out convincingly, riding Ohrt's arm and Vazquez's serving to seal the win.
With the victory, Los Angeles Mission improves its season record and continues to build confidence heading into the heart of its schedule. The Eagles will look to carry this momentum into their next home match.