Stacy Jolley and her Ceres High freshman volleyball teammates posed for a group picture after winning their final match of the 2010 season.
The visiting Bulldogs edged crosstown rival Central Valley, 25-15, 23-25, 15-10, in Western Athletic Conference play on Tuesday, Nov. 2.
Ceres High won the first meeting, 25-19, 23-25, 15-8.
"It was really competitive," Jolley said.
"We played awesome today" Hawks player Lexy Cordova said.
The Bulldogs used a 12-2 surge to win the opening game of last week's match.
Central Valley battled back from a six-point deficit in Game 2.
Ahead 10-8, Ceres High accounted for five of the final seven points of the tiebreaker.
The Bulldogs and Hawks battled in front of a loud crowd at CV.
"I told the team don't let that distract you and concentrate on the game," Jolley said.
Ceres High compiled a 7-5 record during the WAC season thanks to the stellar play of Stacy, Yvonne Verduzco, Gloria Witherow, Larissa Vasquez, Sara Graham, Amber Rose, Camrynn Braumas and Isabel Hernandez.
The Bulldogs had a 4-0 mark in matches decided in three games.
"We have a tendency of getting too comfortable," Ceres High head coach Robin Zumstein said.
Central Valley finished 1-11 on the year.
The Hawks received solid contributions from Cordova, Noreena Martinez, Tatyana Rodiles, Carina Partida, Nicholette Mendez, Sarah McElroy, Andrea Medina, Jana Espita and Jasmine Bhatti.
"They have a lot to be proud of," CV head coach Cyndi Meshach said. "They've improved a lot. Their attitudes are great. They understand it's a learning process."
Cordova and the Hawks had a blast despite their struggles.
"It was so much fun," she said. "I loved going to practice every day and being out here."
The visiting Bulldogs edged crosstown rival Central Valley, 25-15, 23-25, 15-10, in Western Athletic Conference play on Tuesday, Nov. 2.
Ceres High won the first meeting, 25-19, 23-25, 15-8.
"It was really competitive," Jolley said.
"We played awesome today" Hawks player Lexy Cordova said.
The Bulldogs used a 12-2 surge to win the opening game of last week's match.
Central Valley battled back from a six-point deficit in Game 2.
Ahead 10-8, Ceres High accounted for five of the final seven points of the tiebreaker.
The Bulldogs and Hawks battled in front of a loud crowd at CV.
"I told the team don't let that distract you and concentrate on the game," Jolley said.
Ceres High compiled a 7-5 record during the WAC season thanks to the stellar play of Stacy, Yvonne Verduzco, Gloria Witherow, Larissa Vasquez, Sara Graham, Amber Rose, Camrynn Braumas and Isabel Hernandez.
The Bulldogs had a 4-0 mark in matches decided in three games.
"We have a tendency of getting too comfortable," Ceres High head coach Robin Zumstein said.
Central Valley finished 1-11 on the year.
The Hawks received solid contributions from Cordova, Noreena Martinez, Tatyana Rodiles, Carina Partida, Nicholette Mendez, Sarah McElroy, Andrea Medina, Jana Espita and Jasmine Bhatti.
"They have a lot to be proud of," CV head coach Cyndi Meshach said. "They've improved a lot. Their attitudes are great. They understand it's a learning process."
Cordova and the Hawks had a blast despite their struggles.
"It was so much fun," she said. "I loved going to practice every day and being out here."
