In high school sports, the Yucca Valley High School Lady Trojan varsity volleyball team defeated Desert Mirage High School in three sets, 25-18, 25-10, and 25-20.
Junior Katie Alexander led the offense with 12 kills and contributed 13 digs on defense.
Annie Hilderbrand had 35 assists and 13 digs.
Outside hitter Loryn Brimhall also had another great night with being perfect from behind the serving line, seven kills, and 15 digs on defense.
Stacie Alexander also contributed eight kills, as well as Katelyn Tran and Haley Griswold each contributing three.
Libero Ella Villamero had 23 digs as well as a perfect night from the serving line with three aces.
The Trojans will face cross-town rivals Twentynine Palms High School tonight at 4:30.
The Trojans will also celebrate the seniors for their last league match as Trojans.
The Yucca Valley High School Trojans junior varsity volleyball team extended their winning streak on Tuesday, defeating Desert Mirage High School in two sets, 25-8 and 25-16.
Sophomore Paige Van Hulten once again posted a personal best of eight ace serves, followed by Peyton Cressy, Madison Lazarovitz and Briana Adams with two, and Brianna Etter and Carly Brimhall with one ace each. Trojan hitting was unstoppable, with the majority of the team registering kills including Peyton Cressy with a team high of three, Kailee Sullivan, Van Hulten, Brimhall, and Adams with two, and Amanda Cruz, Leilani Liechti, Loralei Hadley, and Etter with one each. Van Hulten and Etter controlled the court, putting up eight and five assists respectively. The Trojan defense kept the ball in play throughout both sets, with outstanding passing by libero Desiree Loya, defensive specialist Madison Lazarovitz, outside hitter Amanda Cruz and right side hitter Anna Jennings. The Trojans are now 10-3 in league play.
I’m proud of how much this team has grown over the season. They get better every single game and push themselves to be the best volleyball players they can be for themselves and for their team.
Both volleyball teams are currently collecting donations for the Morongo Basin Humane Society, including items such as canned cat/kitten food, kitty litter, cat toys, bleach, detergent, paper towels, and dog food. Any donations can be given to a volleyball player or brought to their last game.
Their final game is Wednesday, October 16 in the Trojan gym at 3:15 p.m.
