Volleyball ends on a high note
Steve
Emmick
Mesa Legend
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| Chinh Chi
Pham Mesa Legend |
| Lauren Revert (10) attempts
to block a tip by Pima College as Moni Tautu (9) looks on.
Volleyball finished the season 5-12. |
MCC’s women’s volleyball team was a force to be reckoned
with Oct. 31 as the lady Thunderbirds beat the Pima Aztecs three
games to none in the season-ending volleyball game.
The home game not only marked the end of the 5-12 season, but
for two returning sophomores Tammie Rovey, and Moni Tautu, it
was a farewell performance. “This game belongs to Moni Tautu,”
said an emotional coach Tricia Melfy. “She contributed 10
kills, 20 digs, and four blocks to help solidify our wins tonight
and I could not be happier. As a team, I expected we were going
to do well against Pima tonight. The girls went out there and
dominated the floor like I knew they could. I’m looking
forward to next season,” she added.
Although the girls finished with an unfortunate season record
of only five wins and 12 losses, one would never guess by the
way they came together for the night’s season closer.
The women not only defeated the Aztecs but swept them three games
to none.
Melfy explained that the two major contributing factors, which
led to the losing record, were youth and the relentless injuries.
“We had nine freshmen, and only two returning sophomores
this year,” said Melfy.
Megan Julander had a great performance. The freshman had six kills,
made sweeping saves, and displayed her talent at the net with
three blocks.“This is my first year playing for Mesa and
it’s a lot of fun,” said Julander. “We all get
along really well and we spend a lot of time together. I’m
looking forward to playing next season,” she added.
Both teams were in high spirits. Balloons, flowers, and team photographs
were given before the game started to the two departing MCC sophomores
as a good luck send off.
The MCC women dominated the first match as they took an early
8-1 lead. The period ended with the birds on top 30-22..
The team showed no signs of slowing down in the second period.
Conquering the floor once again and coming out on top with their
second consecutive defeat, Mesa outscored Pima with an impressive
30-18 win.
MCC wrapped up the game with a victorious match. They finished
the last period with another 30-18 win.
The volleyball team will be back next season, rested and ready
to play for a better record.
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