Spikers Sweep Pierce in Easy Win

VC's Nevada Knowles (14) and Katey Mulville (10) go for the block while Alba Romanos Garcia (15), Ana Medrano (3), Serenity Orr (8) and Abrie Kiel (5) back up the play during the Pirates sweep over LA Pierce on Friday.
VC's Nevada Knowles (14) and Katey Mulville (10) go for the block while Alba Romanos Garcia (15), Ana Medrano (3), Serenity Orr (8) and Abrie Kiel (5) back up the play during the Pirates sweep over LA Pierce on Friday.

The VC women's volleyball team had an easy time with visiting Los Angeles Pierce on Friday, sweeping the Brahmas 25-14, 25-9, 25-18 at the Athletic Event Center. Kayla Murdoch led the balanced attack with nine kills and Nevada Knowles hit .417 with five kills, 21 assists and eight digs. Katey Mulville had four kills in the triumph while Averi Carter and Kylie Ibbotson each recorded four winners. Autumn Rojelio Moreno led the defense with 12 digs.

Ventura (17-1, 5-1) was in control from the start, rolling to a 16-8 lead forcing the first Brahma timeout. The Pirates continued the momentum to claim the first set 25-14.

The second set had a larger margin as VC moved out 7-1 before winning 24-9.

With the match well in hand, the Pirates took advantage to get many players game action, clinching the sweep 25-18.

Carter and Amelie Zubia each had four digs in the match and Rojelio Moreno hit three service aces. Brianna Morrison had five blocks, two solo, in the match. 

Ventura next hosts Los Angeles Mission on Wednesday Nov. 2 at 6:00 pm in a make-up for a contest originally scheduled for Oct. 12.