Lassen Falls to Feather River in Four-Set Battle

On October 25, 2024, Lassen College faced off against Feather River College in Susanville, CA, suffering a 3-1 loss with set scores of 25-16, 23-25, 25-17, and 25-23. Though Lassen showed moments of promise, especially with their strong second-set win, they ultimately fell short against a dominant Feather River squad.

The team struggled with offensive consistency, as evidenced by their low hitting percentage of .017 for the match. A standout performance came from Arden Orten, who led the team with 13 kills, finishing with 14.5 points. Olive Chandler contributed 8 points, and Ayisha Agee had 4 points, but the team was unable to capitalize on these contributions in key moments.

Defensively, Abby Lynn and Pacey Harris helped the team in digs, but Feather River's offensive firepower, led by Lucy Ryan with 17.5 points and Maya Cann with 3.0 assists, proved too much to handle. Feather River's aggressive serving, totaling 12 aces, put constant pressure on Lassen’s passing.

Lassen’s offense lacked the consistency needed to sustain long rallies, as they were limited by 6 service errors and struggles in their attacking game. Despite a valiant effort in the second set, they were unable to keep up with Feather River's balanced attack, leading to a 3-1 loss.

The team will need to refocus and improve their offensive efficiency and defensive setup if they are to compete at a higher level in upcoming matches.