WVB: SBCC goes 2-0 at El Camino Quad

SBCC outlasted El Camino in a marathon morning match on Friday, then swept Pasadena at the El Camino Quad women’s volleyball tourney in Torrance.

The Vaqueros, ranked No. 7 in the state, outlasted the No. 9 Warriors 25-17, 19-25, 27-25, 18-25, 15-9 and knocked off Pasadena 28-26, 25-16, 25-14.

Madison Waddell led the Vaqueros (3-2) in kills in both matches with 17 and 12, respectively. Jenna Anderson had 14 kills and four blocks in the first match and Megan Lunger and Kristy Kearney added nine kills each. Eryn Young had 15 digs and Jane Petrick notched three aces.

“We jumped out to an early lead in the fifth game with strong serving and excellent passing,” said coach Ed Gover. “Madison Waddell made two great digs when we were ahead 13-8 to hold off their comeback.”

Ari Garner and Madelon Leiphardt shared the setting duties in the Pasadena match. Waddell had 12 kills, Anderson six and Rachel Bower and Jasmine Ward five apiece. Gover praised the defense and passing of Young, the Vaqueros’ freshman libero.