LA Mission Rallies to Defeat Canyons on the Road, 3–1
LA Mission Rallies to Defeat Canyons on the Road, 3–1 September 19, 2025 | Santa Clarita, CA — After dropping the opening set on the road, the LA Mission College Eagles found their rhythm and surged past College of the Canyons, winning three straight sets to secure a 3–1 victory in a strong early-season performance.
Cheatham January, Perry, Ohrt Lead Balanced Attack
LA Mission's offense came alive in the second set and never looked back, finishing with 50 total kills and a team hitting percentage of .190.
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Amya Cheatham January was nearly unstoppable at the net, posting 11 kills on just 14 attempts for a scorching .714 hitting percentage.
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Madison "Maddie" Perry led the team in kills with 15, adding 15.5 total points.
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Tawnie Ohrt contributed 14 kills and a team-high 17.5 points, attacking fearlessly from the outside.
�� Sandaiji Orchestrates Offense with Precision
Setter Rio Sandaiji was the engine of LA Mission's turnaround, distributing 44 assists across a balanced front line and adding 4 service aces and 11 digs.
With Sandaiji running the floor, the Eagles spread the ball effectively and kept Canyons' blockers guessing all night.
Looking Ahead
With the win, LA Mission improves to 2–0 on the season and continues building early momentum. The team's next matchup will provide another opportunity to solidify its chemistry and test its depth before heading into conference play.