SAN MATEO, Calif. — The No. 23 West Valley College women’s volleyball team was defeated 3-1 by No. 11 College of San Mateo in the Coast Conference semifinals on November 11. The set scores were 14-25, 21-25, 25-23 and 23-25.
Kianna Liggs led West Valley with 12 kills and 15 points, including two service aces and 11 digs, hitting at a .286 clip. Addison Lay orchestrated the offense with 35 assists and added 10 digs.
Claire Egan returned to competition for the first time since September 18, registering nine kills on a .353 hitting percentage with two aces and 10 digs. Defensively, Hannah McGhie and Naomi Hunt anchored the back row with 18 digs each; Hunt also contributed eight kills and two aces. Alissa Stauffer led the frontline defense, recording three total blocks, including one solo and two assists. West Valley totaled 74 digs as a team.
CSB Take
West Valley College demonstrated grit and balanced effort in a tightly contested semifinal despite falling short against a higher-ranked College of San Mateo team. Key players’ strong individual performances highlight the team’s talent and foundation for growth. Moving forward, sustaining consistency on offense and defense will be essential for West Valley to advance deeper in postseason competition.
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