Girls Volleyball:
After starting Valle Vista League play 1-2, the Covina girls volleyball program has won three consecutive VVL matches.
And that includes Thursday’s five-set victory at West Covina.
In spite of some crucial injuries in the second set, the Colts won by scores of 25-16, 22-25, 22-25, 25-16 and 15-5.
Melanie Luna led the way with 18 kills, five aces and 11 digs.
Covina’s middle blocker, Brianna Gaytan, had 11 kills, two blocks and three aces.
The Colts other outside hitter, Bella Garcia finished with eight kills.
Julianna Munoz, the CHS stud, provided 41 assists, six aces and 10 digs.
Up next: Covina travels to first-place Northview in the “Queens of the Cross Town Crown” rivalry game on Tuesday at 6.
Quotable:
Covina coach, Dee Wilson: “We’re making waves and gaining respect throughout the region. Our commitment to hard work, determination, and teamwork is paying off, and the competition is taking notice. Watch out, because Covina Volleyball is on the rise, and we’re just getting started.”
Valle Vista League Standings:
Northview (17-13 overall, 6-1 in league)
Charter Oak (13-14, 5-2)
Covina (15-10, 4-3)
Rowland (5-10, 3-3)
Wilson (6-7, 1-5)
West Covina (8-17, 1-6)
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