Lassen Battles Top-Ranked Feather River in Tough Road Test

Facing the No. 1 ranked team in the state, Lassen College women’s volleyball showed grit and hustle, but ultimately fell in straight sets to powerhouse Feather River on Wednesday night (13-25, 12-25, 18-25). Despite the loss, the Cougars demonstrated resilience and flashes of strong team play against one of the elite programs in California.

Sophomore Olive Chandler led Lassen offensively with 6 kills, while Vanessa Lott added another 6 with a solid .111 hitting percentage. Freshman setter Lucy Platz continued her consistent play, dishing out 17 assists, while libero Pacey Harris anchored the back row with a team-high 14 digs.

As a team, Lassen posted 20 kills and 59 digs, managing to slow the Feather River offense at moments, even as the Golden Eagles hit a scorching .330 for the match. The Cougars also tallied 6 service aces, including 2 from Harris and 2 from Abigail Lynn, showing aggression from the service line.

Though the scoreboard didn’t swing in Lassen’s favor, the Cougars took valuable experience from the matchup against the top team in the state. With conference play continuing, Lassen will look to regroup and carry lessons from this test into upcoming key matchups in the Golden Valley Conference.