No. 14 Canyons Suffers Home Loss vs. No. 2 Ventura

Story and photo by Mari Kneisel/COC Sports Information

No. 14 College of the Canyons hosted No. 2 Ventura College in the first meeting since the two programs met during the 2021 postseason, with the Cougars dropping a 3-1 result. Set scores were 22-25, 25-14, 25-15, 25-18.

Canyons (5-6) found some momentum in the first set but ultimately could not maintain that pace against a Ventura team that has now won 10 straight to begin the season.

COC sophomores Aly Grodell and Brianna Botello led the team with nine kills apiece, with Grodell swinging at a .350 clip. Grodell also recorded three aces and blocked a shot.

Freshman Grace Rodriguez recorded a team-high 17 assists with sophomore Jordan Nunez right behind her at 13. Sabrina Sveiven ended the night with eight digs followed by Ariana Vargas with seven and Nunez with six.

Top Performers 

• Brianna Botello – 4 SP, 9 K, dig
• Aly Grodell – 4 SP, 9K, 3 SA, BS, 2 digs, .350
• Jordan Nunez – 4 SP, K, 13 A, 6 digs
• Grace Rodriguez – 4 SP, 17 A, 5 digs
• Ariana Vargas – 4 SP, 7 K, SA, 7 digs

Upcoming Schedule

The Cougars next travel to Moorpark College on Wednesday, Sept. 21 for a 6 p.m. first serve. Canyons then returns home for a Friday home match vs. L.A. Pierce at 6 p.m. on Friday.

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