Eagles Overcome Slow Start to Defeat Reedley, Remain Unbeaten

Sylmar, CA — September 13, 2025

The Los Angeles Mission College Eagles continued their undefeated run on Saturday afternoon, defeating Reedley College 3–1 (17–25, 25–13, 25–12, 25–23). After dropping the opening set, Mission responded with poise and consistency, taking control of the match behind balanced hitting and strong defense.

 Match Summary

Reedley opened the match with momentum, capitalizing on Eagle miscues to secure the first set 25–17. Mission, however, regrouped quickly. The Eagles responded in the second with a commanding 25–13 win, fueled by improved passing and a more aggressive attack.

The third set showcased Mission at its best, as they rolled to a 25–12 victory, led by heavy swings from Amya Cheatham January and Tawnie Ohrt. In the fourth, Reedley challenged late, but the Eagles closed out a competitive frame 25–23 to secure the match.

 Key Performers

• Amya Cheatham January: Led the team with 15 kills on .545 hitting and added 7 block touches for a match-high 21 points.

• Tawnie Ohrt: Powered the outside attack with 18 kills and 3 digs (18 points).

• Maddie Perry: Provided balance with 15 kills on .343 hitting and 1 block (16 points).

• Rio Sandaiji: Distributed the ball with 32 assists, while adding 3 aces and 5 digs.

• Sofia Vazquez: Anchored the defense with 25 digs, stabilizing the back row.

• Adriana Luna & Camila Santiago: Combined for 4 service aces, contributing to Mission's serving pressure.

As a team, Mission hit .293, recorded 11 service aces, and held Reedley to just 14 hitting errors across the final three sets.

The Eagles demonstrated their ability to recover from adversity and sustain momentum across multiple sets — key qualities as they continue into the heart of non-conference play.