Pierce College women’s volleyball started strong against the Glendale Vaqueros, but the team ultimately failed to best them, losing 1-3 on their home turf.
The Brahmas began with a strong lead in the first set, but ultimately the visitors made gains and ended with 21-25. One of the star scorers was middle blocker Lamyia Sorhaindo, who averaged 10 kills compared to her 15 kills in the last game.
“I need to be quicker and time the sets better,” Sorhaindo said.
Along with the performance of Sorhaindo, Assistant Coach Farzad Ramin gave credit to outside hitter Lilly Gulley for keeping pressure against the opposing team. For him, psychology is key to the sport.
“I say it’s like a chess match and it’s all about emotion,” Ramin said.
In the second set, Glendale kept a consistent lead throughout the game. The set went to the Vaqueros 15-25. But it was the third set where things looked hopeful for the Brahmas when they won the set 25-21.
There was a scrimmage in the fourth set, but ultimately, the Vaqueros prevailed with 25-27. Much was reflected by members of the team including outside hitter Brooke Romano who called the overall team performance frantic.
“I think we were getting well into our heads. We were scared to lose instead of excited to win,” Romano said.
Despite the results of the game, the team remains determined to practice and improve their game.
The team will face off against the Cuesta Cougars on Sept 27.
