Lions Sweep San Jose, Head Into Coast Conference Play With Momentum

The De Anza College women's volleyball team continued its strong early-season form with a convincing 3-0 sweep at San Jose City College (25-10, 25-16, 25-10), closing out non-conference action on a high note before opening Coast Conference play.

Balanced Team Effort

The Mountain Lions were dominant on both sides of the net, hitting an impressive .372 as a team and posting 57 total points in just three sets.

• Ajla Cakisic led the offense with 14 kills on .520 hitting, adding 4 aces and 4 digs for a match-high 19.5 points.

• Sophia Quach followed with 10 kills on .500 hitting, while Brianna Dalzochio added 9 kills at a .368 clip to complete a dominant front-row performance.

• Setter Ava Hudnut directed the attack with 31 assists, 6 digs, and 2 aces, while libero CC Bonnard anchored the defense with 11 digs and 2 aces of her own.

• Catalina Barajas and Jocelyn Balderas provided key energy off the bench, combining for 3 kills and 3 aces.

Serving and Defense Set the Tone

De Anza's service game proved to be a difference-maker, tallying 12 aces across the match and keeping San Jose on its heels throughout. Defensively, the Mountain Lions limited their opponents to single-digit scoring in the first and third sets, while closing each rally with confident net play and relentless floor coverage.

Ready for Coast Conference Play

The sweep marks another step forward in De Anza's growing consistency and depth heading into Coast Conference competition. The Mountain Lions will look to carry their offensive rhythm, serving pressure, and team chemistry into next week's conference opener.