Santa Barbara High girls volleyball secured a sweep of Rio Mesa on Thursday night inside J.R. Richards Gym, 25-16, 25-12, 25-20.
“This was a great all-around team effort, everyone contributed and we played smooth and steady,” Dons head coach Kristin Hempy said. “Our hitters were able to get some rhythm going and connected really well.”
Lola Heckman had a big night on the outside, totaling a match-high 20 kills. Meanwhile, Kira Elliot put up 13 kills and Blake Saunders tallied six kills, eight digs and three aces.
The duo of Paylin Marcillac and Stella Peus turned in three aces apiece, while Jules Horton and Peus handled the setting duties. Horton totaled 35 assists, while Peus added 12 assists and 12 digs.
The Dons, who are now 2-1 in Channel League play, will host Oxnard on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
Heritage Christian 3, Bishop Diego 1
The Cardinals dropped a road matchup to Heritage Christian on Thursday in Northridge, 21-25, 10-25, 25-19, 18-25.
“While we’re still trying out some different lineups and schemes to best prepare for league play and the postseason, we still have to execute the job with those who are out there,” Bishop Diego head coach Dillan Bennett said. “When we don’t, it’s probably not going to reflect too well on the scoreboard.
“Tonight was one of those nights where we contributed significantly to both sides of the board with 37 points earned and 59 errors. If the team on the other side only needs 75 to win, they’re already most of the way there. We’ll look to get back on track tomorrow night as we start league play.”
Karina Urzua filled up the stat sheet in the loss, totaling 22 assists, 10 digs, six kills and two aces.
Sophie Otte led the team with eight kills, and Olivia Leflag hammered down six of her own.
The Cardinals (9-2) will begin league action against Grace on Friday inside the Brick House at 5 p.m.
Nordhoff 3, Carpinteria 0
The Warriors fell on the road to Nordhoff on Thursday in Ojai, 19-25, 19-25, 10-25.
“We know we have some work to do, especially in our serve receive, but I believe this group has great potential with the right mindset,” Carpinteria High coach Richard Quitoriano said.
Evelyn Aviles picked up 10 assists, five digs and three kills in the loss, while Leona McClellan added six assists, five digs and two kills. Samantha Sanchez chipped in three kills and eight digs.