Beck, Swanson and Carelock Continue to Display All Conference Numbers

By: Chase Dodge 

Westcliff Warriors played against La Sierra and Providence Christian to begin the opening half of conference play. Warriors fell to both the Golden Eagles and the Seabeggars in straight sets.

There are 3 athletes every time they lace up their shoes will give all of their energy on the court which are translating to all conference numbers in the Cal Pac.

Top of the list goes to our #1 Hitter Samantha Carelock. Carelock currently leads the Cal Pac in both Kills per set (3.48) and Kills (209).

Sam Swanson at Libero as been a dominating and consistent piece in this Warriors defense. Swanson currently ranks 4th in the Conference in Digs per set (3.83) and 3rd in total Digs (230).

Ella Beck Warrior Setter has consistantly been setting up Carelock and other Warriors with her setting. Beck currently ranks 3rd in the conference in Assists per set (3.92) and 4th in Total Assists (235).

All three are top nominations this season for all conference recognition.

Coaches' Notes against La Sierra and Providence Christian

La Sierra: Player of the Match Samantha Carelock.

"Samm and Faith carried us to a deuce set in Set 1.  As they made adjustments Samm maintained her high performance of more than 5 kills per set. There was a lot of energy and fight until point 12 of set 2.  Suddenly, we hit a wall and could not build back up.  The fight was still there but that connection with each other and flow to the game just disappeared. La Sierra attacked the last few feet of the court really well.  We continue to make many errors.  That disrupts an offensive rhythm quite a bit.  About 13 errors per set compared to 8 errors per set is a large margin to overcome."

PCC: Player of the Match Sam Swanson. 

"Sam has a mental focus and attention that carried in the serving skill of the game.  The confines provide a difficult place to avoid disruptions toward mental prep. Sustainability all the way to 25 is a talking point for this match.  Regardless of external influences, we will continue to focus on a positive mindset all the way through each set toward the culmination of a match. Providence was exceptional excellent attacking the zone 10' x 10' right in the middle of the 30' x 30'

Sam Swanson, "Good battle, improvement is still trending upward."

Westcliff Women's Volleyball host a trio of home matches this week against Simpson, Pacific Union and UC Merced.