Name : Sara Wilson
School : Bonita
Sport : Volleyball
Grade : Senior
Position : Middle Hitter
Girls Athlete of the Week:
The Bonita girls volleyball program had a very crucial and successful week.
On Monday, the Bearcats defeated visiting Ayala, 25-14, 21-25, 25-23 and 25-14.
Two days later, BHS fell behind two games to none at Claremont.
But they would rally to secure a five-set victory by scores of 23-25, 15-25, 25-17, 25-22 and 15-11.
Those two wins set up a regular season finale showdown at first-place Glendora on Wednesday afternoon.
The Bearcats enter that contest 8-1, and they sit one-game back of GHS in the Palomares League standings because of a Tartans’ sweep back on September 20th.
Sara Wilson played a large role in both wins.
The senior middle hitter finished the week with 20 kills, five blocks, three aces and seven digs.
Wilson vs Ayala: 11 kills, one block, one ace seven digs
Wilson vs Claremont: nine kills, four blocks and two aces.
Wilson’s Totals: 20 kills, five blocks, three aces, & seven digs
Palomares League Standings:
Glendora (19-6, 9-0)
Bonita (14-8, 8-1)
Claremont (14-10, 5-4)
Ayala (12-16, 2-5)
Alta Loma (10-14, 1-6)
Colony (2-17, 0-9)
Bonita’s Remaining Schedule:
Wednesday: BHS at Glendora at 4
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