Cougars Sweep Reedley for First Victory of 2025 Season

The Lassen College Volleyball team notched its first win of the young 2025 season in convincing fashion Thursday night, sweeping Reedley on the road (25–20, 25–21, 25–19). The Cougars set the tone early with aggressive serving and balanced attacking, and never looked back as they closed out all three sets with poise. The victory marks a strong response to last week’s tough road loss and shows the team’s ability to bounce back quickly.

Offensively, Lassen was led by a trio of big hitters. Sophomore Abby Robles recorded a team-high 8 kills, while sophomores Mackenzee Sills and Vanessa Lott added 7 apiece. Freshman Olive Chandler chipped in with 3 kills, while sophomore Makala Crosno added another 3, giving the Cougars multiple scoring options at the net. Setter Lucy Platz kept the offense rolling with 19 assists and also fueled the serving attack, tallying 5 aces.

Defensively, the Cougars dominated the floor, collecting 61 digs as a team to frustrate Reedley’s hitters. Pacey Harris anchored the back row with 11 digs, while Sills and Taylor McElhaney added 19 and 10, respectively. Freshman Ruby Dechambeau made her presence felt with 2 aces and 6 digs, while Chandler, Crosno, and Lott contributed both in the front row and back row to round out the effort.

The sweep over Reedley is a key early-season confidence boost for Lassen, giving the Cougars momentum as they continue their non-conference schedule. With a balanced roster of returning leaders and promising newcomers, the Cougars are already showing the resilience and grit that define Lassen College Athletics.