Chargers grinded out, defeat Fullerton in 5 sets

Cypress, CA - The Chargers won a tight game and a much needed conference game to stay in the race. Facing an unpredicted Fullerton team, Cypress (5-8, 4-3) took the first two sets in good old fashion 25-18 and 25-17. The Hornets going into the 3rd set refused to rollover, fought back to win 25-22. The 4th set, the Hornets looked more determined and beat the Chargers 25-20 and forced the decisive 5th set.  The Chargers regrouped and pulled out a 15-12 to gain their 4th conference victories. The victory snapped a 2-game loosing streak in which the Chargers did not win a set.

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Chargers' plan to upset #2 OCC fell short

Cypress, CA - The Chargers' game plan to upset second ranked Orange Coast Pirates came close. After leading in both the first and second set, the Chargers fell 26-28 and 21-25 with a gutsy effort. The Chargers' momentum went flat in the 3rd set and lost 16-25. The Pirates proved why they were the #2 team in the State as they executed well when they were backed into a corner. For the Chargers it was a good sign of staying with a good team until the end.

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First place Golden West beat Chargers

Huntington Beach, CA - Golden West (11-2, 5-2) proved why it belonged in first place by defeating the Chargers 3-0. The Chargers are 3-2 in conference after the loss but remain in 2nd place and still in contention to do well. However Cypress will be challenged by Orange Coast which ties with GWC in first place at its next home game.

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Cypress swept Santa Ana to go up 3-1 in conference

Cypress, CA - The Chargers (4-6, 3-1) swept the Dons 3-0 (25-9, 25-14, 25-21) and remained undefeated in conference play at home. The Chargers' offense was no match, the font line dominated and the Dons had no answer to defend Ashley Crawford and Ashley Flores who contributed 8 kills each.  Marianne Tapales added 4 serve aces.

Cypress is tuning up to play the first place Rustlers at Golden West on Friday.

Chargers dropped to IVC in 5 sets

Jimenez collected 13 kills

Irvine, CA - The Chargers took an undefeated conference record to Irvine Valley for their first conference roadie. The Lasers have a couple of deadly weapons on both ends of the game: Allison Cook averaged 4.20 kpg, and DS Becky Moodie averaging 4.19 dpg. The Chargers fought to the fifth set but could not hold on and lost a heart breaker. The seesaw game was as close as it could be, 17-25, 25-20, 22-25, 25-20, 12-15.

Cassandra Jimenez and Kayla Pace led the offense with 13 kills each. The defense was led by Ashley Crawford with 11 digs while Kristen Taylor and Pace ended with 5 blocks each.. Camille Valenzuela had 40 assists.

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Chargers defeat Riverside to go 2-0 in conference

Cypress, CA - The Chargers' slow start of the season appear to be taking a turn. After going 3-1 in the San Diego City Tournament, Cypress continued that momentum to beat back to back OEC opponents to remain undefeated in league at 2-0. After losing the first set to Riverside 25-19, the Chargers stomped back to take the final three sets and the victory.

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Chargers beat Saddleback in 3 sets

The Chargers have reason to celebrate

Cypress, CA - The Chargers (2-5, 1-0) carried the momentum from last weekend's tourney at San Diego City to beat Saddleback (2-8, 0-1) in three sets 25-16, 25-21, 25-18.  To win a home conference opener is always important to set the tone for conference play.

Kristen Taylor had 10 kills to lead the team, Setter Shannon Tucker had 41 assists, while Libero Marianne Tapales had 13 digs.

The next conference game is Oct 3 vs Riverside.

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