Lassen Outlasts Yuba in Five-Set Thriller to Cap Off Perfect Day at Home

The Lassen College volleyball team showed grit and determination Friday evening, pulling out a thrilling five-set victory over Yuba College, 3-2 (25-27, 25-18, 25-20, 27-29, 15-13), to complete a perfect 2-0 day at home. Coming off a sweep of Lemoore earlier in the day, the Cougars dug deep to close out a back-and-forth battle and improve to 7-10 on the season.

Sophomore standout Mackenzee Sills delivered a monster performance, tallying 22 kills, 17 digs, and a match-high 9 service aces, carrying the offense through long rallies and high-pressure moments. Vanessa Lott added 11 kills and 5 digs, while setter Lucy Platz kept the Cougars' attack moving with 34 assists and 14 digs.

Defensively, Pacey Harris was rock solid in the libero jersey, notching an impressive 39 digs, anchoring a backcourt that handled Yuba’s aggressive offense and survived a 15-kill night from the 49ers’ Fatima Cano. Ruby Dechambeau and Abigail Lynn also made key contributions from the service line and in defensive coverage, helping Lassen stay composed in the decisive fifth set.

The win marked one of the most complete and hard-fought performances of the season for the Cougars, who now ride momentum into the final stretch of non-conference play.