SANTA CLARITA, Calif. - The Arizona Christian University Beach Volleyball team (1-4-1) continued its season over the weekend with a pair of losses and its first win of the season at a match including four teams hosted by The Master's University.
ACU vs. The Master's:
The Master's 3, Arizona Christian 2
1. Katie Emmerling/Desi Brown (TMU) def. Adi Dolan/Maddie Lapierre (ACU) 21-11, 21-15
2. Aubri Green/Rachel Kluba (ACU) def. Hannah Douglas/Kasie Spencer (TMU) 21-15, 13-21, 15-11
3. Tara Delk/Chloe Johnson (TMU) def. CeAirra Bowman/Rebecca Nowak (ACU) 21-15, 21-12
4. Gwen Garate/CJ Catabona (TMU) def. Natalia Carruthers/Amaya Brown (ACU) 21-15, 21-14
5. Akasha Roberts/Delaney Gill (ACU) def. Alicia Castillo/Kylie Clouse (TMU) 21-14, 21-12
ACU vs. Vanguard:
Vanguard 5, ACU 0
1. Conley Harris/Natalie Escher (VUSC) def. Dolan/Lapierre (ACU) 21-14, 21-11
2. Kayla Tinker/Carly McKinney (VUSC) def. Green/Kluba (ACU) 21-13, 21-14
3. Vashti Elias Romero/Sydney Irwin (VUSC) def. Bowman/Nowak (ACU) 21-19, 21-18
4. Emilee Hall/Allyson Scharrer (VUSC) def. Carruthers/Brown (ACU) 21-17, 21-17
5. Kenzie Bouse/Mackenzie Mitchell (VUSC) def. Gill/Bowen (ACU) 13-21, 21-16, 15-8
ACU vs. Hope International:
Arizona Christian 3, Hope International 2
1. Corey Davis/Stephanie Perez (HIU) def. Kluba/Green (ACU) 24-22, 21-16
2. Dolan/Lapierre (ACU) def. Mara Sanchez/Cassidy Koffroth (HIU) 21-13, 21-18
3. Anna Stevenson/Evelyn Alferez (HIU) def. Bowman/Nowak (ACU) 21-17, 21-16
4. Carruthers/Brown (ACU) def. No player/No player (HIU) 21-0, 21-0
5. Gill/Roberts (ACU) def. No player/No player (HIU) 21-0, 21-0
Thoughts from Coach:
"Our matches revealed some things we need to continue to improve on, but also we learned how we can fight through adversity. We saw so much growth in each pair and we are focused now more than ever to continue to improve every time we step on the sand! As a coaching staff we are so proud of the fight we saw and are excited for the future!"
Up Next:
Coached by Sarah Blomgren, the Firestorm host OUAZ, Wayne State, and the Grand Canyon Club Team for exhibition matches on Wed., March 10 at Victory Lane Sports Park in Glendale, Ariz.
