Girls Volleyball

PC gets 2nd crack at Sierra

By SAM ROBINSON

The Porterville College volleyball team earned the No. 10 seed in the NorCal playoffs and its reward: a rematch with the team that handed it its first loss: No. 7 Sierra. The Pirates (17-5, 11-3 CVC) will travel north to Rocklin and battle the... Full story

Pirates set for postseason return

By SAM ROBINSON

Taft College needed a win to keep its slim playoff chances alive, but ran into a sound Porterville College team on its sophomore night. The Cougars (12-12, 8-6 CVC), down two games, were on the verge of certain elimination when PC countered its 8-0... Full story

Hitters’ play sends Monarchs back to Valley finals

By SAM ROBINSON

It’s often said that volleyball is a game of emotion. Well, No. 6 Ridgeview had the clear edge in that department. The road team made itself at home in Exeter’s gym, pasting several signs to the walls, being backed by an unrelentingly... Full story

Velasquez gets 2nd straight 19-kill match in sweep

By SAM ROBINSON

Porterville College continued on its rivalry victory with a 3-0 sweep of Columbia College, Friday night. PC won each game going away, 25-9, 25-15, 25-17. Sophomore middle blocker Olga Velasquez had her second straight 19-kill match while getting... Full story

Patriots’ offense too much for Grizzlies

By SAM ROBINSON

Often times when teams drop a big playoff game, a letdown follows. The No. 8 Granite Hills volleyball team was playing along after losing a back-breaking third game, falling behind 21-9 in the fourth. With minutes remaining in most of the... Full story

Pirates cruise, await Giants

By SAM ROBINSON

The Porterville College volleyball team took care of West Hills in three games, Friday night, setting up their long-anticipated rematch with rival College of the Sequoias on Wednesday. PC won 3-0 (25-12, 25-19, 25-21) and was spearheaded by 11-kill... Full story

Panthers get close, but Marauders earn 2nd sweep

By CHUCK ELLIOTT

The Monache volleyball team walked away the city champions after defeating the Porterville Panthers 3-0 in three close games; 25-16, 25-22, 25-21, at Porterville High, Wednesday night. The Marauders had easily dismissed the Panthers in their fist... Full story

Tigers stop Spartans from clinching ESL title

By SAM ROBINSON

The Strathmore volleyball team can still win the ESL title outright; they just won’t go undefeated. Woodlake dispatched the league leader in five games in Strathmore (6-1 ESL), Tuesday night (26-24, 23-25, 20-25, 25-20, 9-15). Sophomore... Full story

Orange Belt Power Rankings: Volleyball - Oct. 29

1. Exeter (21-6, 8-2 CSL) The Monarchs continue rolling with three sweeps (Dinuba, Kingsburg and Selma) over the past nine days. Balance is the key as Ashtyn Atkinson, Jessica Runyon, Amanda Monge and Tiffany Diaz each average around six kills per... Full story

Exeter gets 4th straight sweep

Exeter 3, Selma 0 The Monarchs (21-6, 8-2 CSL) weren’t at the top of their game according to coach Alana Montgomery, but still managed their fourth straight league sweep, Tuesday night (25-15, 25-16, 25-20). Ashtyn Atkinson smashed a... Full story

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