The Centralia College volleyball team got back in the win column at home on Wednesday night, sweeping Pierce 25-10, 25-12, 25-17 in a dominant display.
Jada Whitmore led the way offensively with 12 kills and an outstanding kill efficiency mark of .667, and she also added five blocks at the net.
Nini Hutching added nine kills, five digs, and two blocks, and both Tiare Lopez and Rylyn Kaopuiki-Kaikaina added 14 digs each. Kaopuiki-Kaikaina also delivered five aces.
Natalie Armerding directed the offense well, dishing out 23 assists.
As a team, the Trailblazers finished with 53 digs, 35 kills, 17 blocks, and 10 aces.
“That showcases the attack range and defensive strength of our team this season,” CC coach Ceanna Larson-Michalek said.
The Trailblazers impressed in their pink uniforms, which they wore as part of their “Pink Out” night.
“It was really special to see our team come together tonight and play for something bigger than volleyball,” Larson-Michalek said. “Pink Out gives our players an opportunity to honor the people they love, and we're incredibly grateful to everyone who came and supported us. I'm also proud of the way our team competed tonight. It was a great team effort from start to finish.”
The Trailblazers (13-10, 4-2 NWAC West) will be back in action next Wednesday, Oct. 14, at South Puget Sound.
Women’s soccer falls at Pierce
The Centralia College women’s soccer team was in Lakewood on Wednesday, where the Trailblazers lost to Pierce 2-1.
CC got on the board first with a goal from Anna Souja in the 18th minute, but Pierce tied the game in the 44th minute and later scored the game-winner in the 88th minute.
Grace Taeoalii notched the assist on Souja’s goal, and Taybree Hansen notched three saves in net.
The Trailblazers (5-3-5, 4-3-3 NWAC) will return home on Saturday to host Green River.
