2017 Pasadena City College Women's Volleyball News

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Lania Potter drives an attack through the MiraCosta block during the Lancers Round 1 playoff loss Tuesday, photo by Richard Quinton.
#2 MiraCosta Ends SCC Champ WVB Season In Round 1 Sweep

The South Coast Conference North Division champion and 15th-seeded Pasadena City College women's volleyball team could not keep up with No. 2 host MiraCosta as the Lancers season concluded Tuesday in a Southern California Regional Playoff Round 1 loss, 25-16, 25-20, 25-16.

Lancers setter Emily Leung was named South Coast Conference North Division MVP, photo by Richard Quinton.
Volleyball's Leung Named SCC North MVP, Terrill Coach of the Year

The Pasadena City College women's volleyball team cashed in for winning the South Coast Conference North Division title with the selection of setter Emily Leung as SCC North MVP and Lancers head coach Mike Terrill chosen SCC North Coach of the Year.

Rachel Johnson rips one of her eight kills as PCC swept Ventura to open the SoCal Regional Playoffs Saturday night at Hutto-Patterson Gymnasium, photo by Richard Quinton.
All-Around Hitting Gives PCC WVB Playoff Sweep Over Ventura

With South Coast Conference MVP and setter Emily Leung distributing the ball, the 15th-seeded Pasadena City College women's volleyball team maximized its offensive attack Saturday night in sweeping #18 Ventura, 25-13, 25-19, 28-26, in a SoCal Regional Playoff Play-In Round match. The win was accomplished in front of a loud, excited partisan crowd at Hutto-Patterson Gymnasium.

PCC women's volleyball sophomores were recognized for their 2-year accomplishments on Friday night, photo by Richard Quinton.
Perfect In Conference Season For Women's Volleyball

After its 4-set victory over Chaffey Friday night, the Pasadena City College women's volleyball team can proclaim itself undeated South Coast Conference North Division champions at 8-0. The Lancers closed out the regular season at 17-9 overall in winning 12 of its last 13 matches.

Grace Crawford sparked the Lancers with a save and kill as PCC wins the South Coast Conference North Division title Wednesday night at Hutto-Patterson Gym.
Saving Grace: Crawford's Play Sparks Rally As Women's VB Wins SCC North Title

Visiting second-place Mt. San Antonio College appeared to grab the momentum to upset the first-place Pasadena City College women's volleyball team Wednesday night. PCC let an 18-11 lead in the opening set slip away, and despite having double-set point at 24-22 lost the game, 26-24.

Vanessa Lopez helped PCC extend its conference win streak to six matches on Friday at ELAC.
Volleyball Survives ELAC Scare, Hosts Mt. SAC For SCC Title Nov. 8

The Pasadena City College women's volleyball team had to rally from 2-1 down in sets to defeat host East Los Angeles College, 15-25, 25-19, 17-25, 25-23, 15-9, Friday night. It was the second time that PCC went the distance against the Huskies as the Lancers kept their perfect South Coast Conference North Division record intact at 6-0.

Coach Mike Terrill (far right) has his Lancers in first place in the South Coast Conference North Division.
Women's Volleyball Holding On To 1st Place In SCC North

The sizzling Pasadena City College women's volleyball team won for the ninth time its last 10 matches Wednesday night in defeating host Rio Hondo College, 25-9, 25-13, 25-16. PCC continues its stranglehold on first place in the South Coast Conference North Division at 5-0.

Jada O'Mally helped the Lancers to their 13th win at LA Trade Tech on Wednesday.
Volleyball Reserves All In During LATT Sweep

The Pasadena City College women's volleyball team won its second match in as many nights Wednesday, following its 4-set win over Riverside with a sweep at LA Trade Tech College, 25-9, 25-17, 25-12. PCC head coach Mike Terrill played all 17 active players on his roster as reserves were able to get ample court time.

Rachel Johnson (left) and Kendall Schmedes (right) go up for a block during PCC's four-set win over Riverside at Hutto-Patterson Gym Saturday.
WVB's Hitting Revs Up In Riverside Victory

Kendall Schmedes, Rachel Johnson and Lania Potter each pounded 10 kills as the Pasadena City College women's volleyball team downed Riverside, 25-10, 25-15, 21-25, 25-18, Tuesday night in a non-conference match at Hutto-Patterson Gymnasium.

Lancers setter Emily Leung in action during PCC's loss to El Camino Friday at Hutto-Patterson Gymnasium, photo by Richard Quinton.
ECC Snaps Six-Match Win String For Women's VB

The unranked Pasadena City College women's volleyball team ran into a buzz saw Friday as state No. 16-ranked El Camino swept the Lancers, 25-21, 25-13, 25-13, and snapped their 6-match winning streak. The match at Hutto-Patterson Gymnasium last only 70 minutes.

Let the celebration begin as the PCC women's volleyball team moved into first place in the SCC North Division with this 4-set win at Mt. San Antonio Wednesday, photo by Richard Quinton.
Women's Volleyball Grabs 1st In SCC North Race

The Pasadena City College women's volleyball team accomplished mission No. 1 of 2 in its quest for the South Coast Conference North Division title Wednesday night. Despite trailing by a set, the Lancers came back to take the next three sets and beat host Mt. San Antonio College, 20-25, 27-25, 25-22, 25-16. PCC is in sole possession of first place at 3-0 and extended its winning streak to five in a row.

Lania Potter continues to be a steady influence for the Lancers at middle blocker. She pounded 12 kills in Friday's win over East Los Angeles.
Volleyball's Giant Run In 5th Set Produces 4th Straight Win

With its South Coast Conference North Division situation in serious jeopardy, the Pasadena City College women's volleyball team stepped up in spectacular fashion in the fifth set of its match against East Los Angeles College Friday night. The Lancers scored the first nine points and led by as much as 13-1 before closing out a 5-set victory, 25-13, 22-25, 25-16, 24-26, 15-4, at Hutto-Patterson Gymnasium.

Lancer Kendall Schmedes gets up high for this attack during PCC's 4-set win over Rio Hondo on Wednesday, photo by Richard Quinton.
Women's Volleyball Wins SCC North Opener, Now .500 Overall

Pasadena City College women's volleyball team head coach Mike Terrill knows he has a deep team, but on some nights he isn't sure who will step up for his squad. On Wednesday, it was redshirt freshman outside hitter Kendall Schmedes who took center stage. She powered 19 kills, and totaled 11 digs, five blocks, and served four aces in a steady all-around performance to lead the Lancers over Rio Hondo, 26-24, 25-19, 23-25, 25-20, in the South Coast Conference North Division opener for both teams.

Vanessa Lopez drives a kill during PCC's sweep Friday at Hutto-Patterson Gymnasium, photo by Richard Quinton.
Volleyball Has Encouraging Week, Win 2 SCC Crossovers

With Friday night's sweep over Cerritos College, 25-23, 25-19, 25-21, and Wednesday's 5-set triumph at LA Harbor, the Pasadena City College women's volleyball team is moving back in the right direction. The Lancers are now just a match under .500 at 7-8 overall.

Paige Clingaman goes up for the hitting attack during PCC's loss to Long Beach on Friday, photo by Richard Quinton.
Women's Volleyball In Slump

The Pasadena City College women's volleyball team stands as a bonafide contender for this year's South Coast Conference North Division title, but the team has hit a rough patch in non-conference action. State No. 12-ranked Long Beach City College handed the unranked Lancers their third straight loss, 25-18, 25-14, 25-15, Friday at Hutto-Patterson Gymnasium.

Lancer Grace Crawford put on a clinic in digging with 33 digs v. Citrus at the PCC Quad held Saturday, photo by Richard Quinton.
Volleyball Splits Host PCC Quad

It was all hands on deck Saturday when the Pasadena City College women's volleyball team turned to its reserves by the second half of the PCC Quad tourney at Hutto-Patterson Gymnasium. While the Lancers swept Antelope Valley in the opening match, an injury-riddled squad ran into a desparate Citrus College team in the afternoon finale.