
Pirates Pick Up Where They Left Off
Top in NorCal Rankings
Modesto, Ca
After week one of play, the MJC Pirates Women's Volleyball team enter the first 3C2A State Rankings at NorCal #14. The Pirates continue a seven week streak of NorCal rankings from the 2023 season.
The Pirates opened the season with two wins: Columbia College (3-0) and pulled out a five set win over Porterville College (3-2).
Dominating in the front row for the Pirates was returning First Team All Conference middle blocker, Alize Martinez (Johansen HS). Martinez pounded 22 kills on an impressive .465 hitting percentage, and contributed 3 blocks. Adding the offense were Alicia Souza (Hilmar HS) 15 kills, Adrianna Powell (Manteca HS) 13 kills, Elise Vaifale (Sierra HS) 10 kills, and Maya Gonzalez (Beyer HS) 9 kills.
Defensivley the Pirates all added to the stats. Leading in digs was returner Eden Velasco (Ripon HS) with 22. Powell was hot from the service line getting the Pirates 10 aces.
Next up - the Pirates set sail to take on the Merced Blue Devils, Wednesday 8/28/24, 6:00pm. They return home for another double header Friday 8/30/24, vs Carbillo College 2:00pm & Solano College 4:00pm.
Team Stats
Columbia
Game Statistics | Columbia | Modesto |
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Hitting % | .070 | .295 |
Blocks | 5.0 | 4.0 |
Digs | 13 | 21 |
Aces | 3 | 17 |
Porterville
Game Statistics | Porterville | Modesto |
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Hitting % | .109 | .157 |
Blocks | 3.0 | 7.0 |
Digs | 94 | 84 |
Aces | 14 | 15 |