TEMECULA – In a thrilling display of athleticism and teamwork, the Rancho Christian volleyball team dominated their annual “Pink” game, held the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 1, at the Eagles gym in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Eagles flew past the Hillcrest Trojans with a decisive 3-0 victory, pushing their impressive record to 17-4.
The match started strong for Rancho Christian, who entered the game riding a wave of momentum with four consecutive wins. The Eagles, led by standout performances from Madison Pulsipher and team captains Aubrey Tobias and Brighton Richards, avenged their previous loss to Hillcrest with prowess that left spectators in awe.
Pulsipher was a force to be reckoned with, delivering 11 aces, while Tobias orchestrated the team’s offense with precision, clocking in 34 assists. Richards, who has been on a remarkable defensive streak, added 17 digs to her tally, maintaining her streak of ten or more digs in eight consecutive games.
Despite the sweeping victory, the Eagles faced a nail-biting challenge in the third set as Hillcrest fought back, making the score an intense 25-22. However, Rancho Christian’s determination and tactical finesse secured them the win, completing the sweep with set scores of 25-10, 25-20, and 25-22. The victory marked Rancho Christian’s 13th consecutive home win, a testament to their dominance and strategic play on their home court.
With this win, Rancho Christian holds the first position in the Ivy league standings with a 6-1 league record and an 18-4 overall standing. With three regular season matches remaining at home against Hemet on 10/8, away at Poly on 10/10, and home again to wrap up the season against Paloma Valley on 10/14, the Eagles have already clinched a playoff spot, setting their sights on further glory. Fans can anticipate the CIF Southern Section Girls’ Volleyball playoff brackets announcement on October 19 at 10 am on the CIF-SS website.
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