Santa Barbara High girls volleyball remained undefeated in Channel League play with a sweep of Buena on Wednesday inside J.R. Richards Gym.
The Dons were in complete control from start to finish to improve their league record to 3-0, 25-18, 25-10, 25-15.
“This was a whole-team effort, and all players contributed to the win,” Santa Barbara High head coach Kristin Hempy said. “I thought we served well, had great energy and the setters did a nice job spreading the ball around generously to get lots of our hitters chances to make an impact.”
Blake Saunders continued her strong offensive season with 17 kills, while Jules Horton and Eloise Becker combined for 42 assists. Kira Elliot and Lola Heckman each ended with eight kills for the Dons.
Santa Barbara High will head north to compete in the Hard Driven Tournament this weekend in Clovis. The Dons open against Clovis West on Friday at 2 p.m.
Dos Pueblos 3, Pacifica 1
The Chargers earned their third straight Pacific View League win in four sets over Pacifica, 25-9, 19-25, 25-13, 25-18.
“I was really proud of how we responded after that second set,” Dos Pueblos coach Emily Curry said. “We’re learning that every match is going to have its ups and downs. Good teams don’t let one bad set dictate the rest of the night. We reset, got back to playing our volleyball and took control again.”
Kyra Sample had a strong night down the line with seven kills, while Faith Harrison and Athena Bardakos led the team with nine kills apiece while controlling the middle.
The setting duo of Emi Newton and Allie Ben-Yaacov each tallied 19 assists, while Mia Taylor had 16 digs and Allie Berrett scooped up nine digs.
“As a team, we’re finding our flow,” Curry said. “We’re navigating different lineups, we have players learning new positions, and we’re asking them to adapt constantly. But when this group really locks in on a goal together, they find a way to get it done.
“They’re competing together, they’re having fun together, and they’re starting to find their identity as a team. That’s what I’m most excited about.”
Dos Pueblos is now 6-8 overall and 3-0 in league action.
