Spikers Sweep at Cuesta, Set Up WSC North Showdown

VC freshman Shantalle Ruiz (12) had seven kills and three blocks to lead the Pirates to a sweep over Cuesta on Friday in San Luia Obispo.
VC freshman Shantalle Ruiz (12) had seven kills and three blocks to lead the Pirates to a sweep over Cuesta on Friday in San Luia Obispo.

The Pirate volleyball team made the trek to San Luis Obispo Friday, coming home with a 25-22, 25-17, 29-27 sweep over host Cuesta College. Shantalle Ruiz led the way with seven kills and three blocks and Faith Mackie had 25 digs. Raphaella Rosales turned in 17 assists as Ventura (11-3, 3-0) set up a first place showdown with Moorpark at the VC Athletic Event Center on Wednesday Oct. 17 at 7:00 pm.

Janessa Simental had six kills on the evening and Kasie Spencer recorded five winners. Rosales added nine digs to her assist total while Gabby Boado had 13 assists and seven digs. Madeline Bolish dominated the middle of the net with six blocks on the night. Brooklyn Wallet and Mackie each had a pair of services aces in VC's sixth straight triumph.

With the victory, the Pirates will next host Moorpark in a first-place showdown. The match is slated to begin at 7:00 pm on Wednesday Oct. 17 at the VC Athletic Event Center.