Women’s Volleyball: Roadrunners erase 2-0 deficit, win in five at San Diego City

The Rio Hondo College women's volleyball team may have hit a turning point. On Thursday, the Roadrunners fell behind early dropping the first two sets at San Diego City College. But Rio Hondo never gave up and rallied to win the final three sets and take the match victory in five (15-25, 16-25, 25-23, 25-18, 15-8).

The win improved Rio Hondo to 2-4 overall but more importantly gives the Roadrunners momentum as they go into Friday's 6 p.m. South Coast Conference opener at home against Compton College.

Rio Hondo head coach Teddi Esko was proud of her team's resilency.

"This team demonstrated that we can be resilient and keep fighting regardless of how the match is going," said Esko. "We were down two sets and not playing our best volleyball. But with a couple of adjustments, the team got back on track. I'm really proud that our girls showed that kind of mentality and grit. It was a collective effort with positive vibes and the drive to win."   

The Roadrunners got major contributions from numerous individuals. Sophomore Alina Velo led Rio Hondo on offense with 12 kills. Sophomore Ariel Garcia also had a solid match with 8 kills and 13 digs while freshman Faith Wada led all with 35 assists and 22 digs.

Freshmen Faith Lee and Desteny Hernandez both had 8 kills and freshman Daniela Sanchez had 13 digs.