Volleyball

RCHS Erases 0-2 Deficit to Defeat Upland in Five Games; With 3 Baseline League Matches Remaining, Cougars Sit in Third Place

Oct 08 2025 10:10:05

Volleyball:

Rancho Cucamonga avoided disaster on Tuesday.

The Cougars rallied for two sets down to edge last-place Upland in five games.

The win allowed RCHS to remain in the Baseline League’s No. 3 spot.

With three league games remaining, Rancho Cucamonga is one-game back of second-place Etiwanda.

The Cougars defeated Upland by scores of 23-25, 23-25, 25-18, 25-21 and 15-6.

Audrey Chu had four aces and 38 assists.

Olivia Bliss finished with 29 digs.

Emily Smith chipped in with 11 kills.

Kailynn Tuliaupupu provided 11 kills and a pair of blocks.

Lyric Kelly contributed nine kills and two blocks.

Up next: The Cougars will host first-place Los Osos (7-0) on Thursday at 4:45.

RCHS’ Remaining Schedule:
10/9: Los Osos at RCHS
10/13: RCHS at Etiwanda
10/15: RCHS at Chino Hills

Baseline League Standings:
Los Osos (20-5, 7-0)
Etiwanda (20-12, 5-2)
RCHS (12-16, 4-3)
Chino Hills (13-13, 3-4)
St. Lucy’s (10-13, 2-5)
Upland (6-13, 0-7)

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