Lassen takes care of Redwoods

Lassen Falls Short in Five-Set Thriller Against Siskiyous

On October 16, 2024, Lassen College's volleyball team fought a tough battle at Siskiyous but ultimately fell short in a five-set match, 2-3. The sets were 19-25, 25-23, 28-30, 25-12, and 18-20. Despite winning the second and fourth sets convincingly, Lassen couldn't close out the match, losing a hard-fought fifth set by just two points.

EmmaJay Larsen was a standout for Lassen, contributing 24 points with 24 kills, while Olive Chandler added 12 points and 11 kills. Arden Orten also had a strong performance, registering 12 points, including 2 assists and 1 block. On the other side, Siskiyous' Isabella Colombo led the offense with 7 kills and 8 total points, while Josie Cole added 13 points for her team. Despite a solid performance by Lassen's attackers, a tough first and fifth set ultimately handed Siskiyous the victory.

Lassen Dominates Redwoods in Straight-Set Victory

In the second match of the evening, Lassen College’s volleyball team swept Redwoods 3-0 on October 18, 2024, with set scores of 25-20, 27-25, and 25-22. Lassen's offense was well-rounded, with each set featuring solid contributions across the board.

Redwoods struggled with consistency, especially in attacking efficiency, with Olivia Railsback leading her team with 9 kills and 9.0 points. However, Lassen’s well-coordinated team play allowed them to maintain control, with no individual standout performances. Their total team effort resulted in an impressive 3-0 victory on the road.

Redwoods fought hard but could not find a way to break through Lassen’s defense and offensive rhythm, despite a solid outing from Railsback and a few key plays from others like Kyla Albee and Lily Rust-Kelley.