Owls Sweep Glendale on Sophomore Day

Volleyball closed out its regular season home slate tonight, sweeping Glendale College 3-0 (25-16, 25-21, 25-21) on Sophomore Day.

Before first serve, Citrus honored sophomores Aaliyah Janae Freeman, Alexia Avalos, and Savannah Mendoza for their leadership and contributions to the program. Glendale's sophomores were also recognized as part of the pregame ceremony.

With the victory, the Owls improve to 15-11 overall and 7-5 in Western State Conference play, while Glendale wraps up its season at 3-21 overall and 1-11 in conference.

Citrus came out strong from the opening serve. Freeman sparked the offense early, tallying five kills in the first set to help the Owls cruise to a 25-16 win. The second set was tighter, as Glendale battled back to keep things close, but late kills from freshman Sophia Martinez sealed a 25-21 win for Citrus.

In the third set, the Owls jumped out to a quick 5-0 lead behind strong attacks from Hannah Collins, Shaylen McFoy, and Martinez. Glendale managed to close the gap but never overtook the Owls, who secured the 25-21 win to complete the sweep.

On a night dedicated to the sophomores, the trio made their presence felt. Freeman finished with seven kills, one ace, one solo block, and one block assist. Mendoza added eight digs, while Avalos chipped in six key digs to anchor the defense.

Martinez led all players with a match-high 14 kills and 19 digs, while setter Lily Whitney dished out 27 assists to go with eight digs and one ace. McFoy contributed five kills and two block assists, Collins added three kills, three digs, and two blocks, and Emma Cristales recorded nine kills, three digs, one ace, and one block assist.

Citrus will host LA Mission College this Friday, November 14 at 6 p.m., in a Western State Conference crossover match before awaiting the 3C2A Women's Volleyball Playoff seedings.