Santa Barbara outside hitter Emma Zuffelato had 14 kills and 11 digs to lead the Dons in a 3-2 Channel League win over San Marcos.
Outside hitter Shae Delany added 12 kills, three blocks and six digs, and setter Annie Knecht dished out 21 assists for the Dons. Libero Carolina Koceman contributed 30 digs and four aces.
Santa Barbara opposite and setter Gracie Meinzer had seven kills, two blocks, and 24 assists.
Eloise McGIbbon led San Marcos with 16 kills on the night, and Brooke Hoadley had nine. Lily Blankenhorn had 15 digs for the Royals, and Mia Miller added 12. Riley Green had six kills and 11 digs.
The Dons followed up on Tuesday’s five-set upset of league-leader Dos Pueblos. Santa Barbara, ranked No. 1 in CIF-SS Division 6, is now 5-2 in Channel League play and 13-4 overall. San Marcos is 4-2 in league play.
“It was an all-around team effort tonight for us,” Santa Barbara coach Kristin Hempy said. “Every single player contributed. The girls played smart in every aspect of our offense — serving tough and attacking with precision.
“It’s been a huge week for us with three strong wins and the girls really deserve it — they worked hard and earned this game tonight. San Marcos is a strong squad and so we knew we’d have to show up and battle. The girls really came together as a team this last week and that unity showed tonight.”
San Marcos coach Tina Brown said “We lost a battle to Santa Barbara tonight in a back and forth match, with both teams coming out hot, then cold, then hot. I give huge kudos to Kristen Hempy, who has worked hard to get her team to where they are, and they outplayed us when it counted.”