WHITTIER – Sophomore Maria Bejines totaled 19 kills and 17 digs while freshman Jade Fuentes had 17 kills, 12 digs, and 5 blocks to help lead No. 13 state-ranked Rio Hondo College to a 3-1 South Coast Conference victory over visiting Cerritos College on Friday.
After dropping opening set, the Roadrunners bounced back to win the final three and took the match by scores of 21-25, 25-19, 25-17, 25-23. Rio Hondo extended its winning streak to 10 matches and improved to 14-3 overall. The Roadrunners stay perfect in South Coast Conference play at 9-0.
"I'm very proud of our squad for competing and pulling out another win at home against a solid Cerritos team," said Rio Hondo head coach Teddi Esko. "We had such great energy in the gym with our alumni behind us in the stands cheering us on."
It was Alumni Night at the Rio Hondo gym. Prior to the contest, the Roadrunners recognized and honored its past student-athletes.
"It was an awesome turn out of alumni," Esko said. "Former Lady Roadrunners from my first year in 2003 to last season came to support the 2023 squad. It was an exciting night for my team to showcase in front of the women who paved the way for Rio Volleyball."
The Roadrunners will look to keep the momentum going on Wednesday (Oct. 18) when they travel to No. 17 state-ranked Pasadena City College for a 6 p.m. SCC match.
