Thunderbirds Soar to Second Straight Westside League Victory
The Las Plumas Thunderbirds continued their strong play in Westside League action Tuesday night, earning a 3-1 victory over the Live Oak Lions. Las Plumas took the first two sets, 25-12 and 25-21, before Live Oak responded with a 25-15 win in the third. The Thunderbirds regrouped in the fourth set, closing out the match with a 25-18 victory to secure their second consecutive league win.
Sarah Floyd had a strong night running the offense, recording 14 assists to help lead the Thunderbirds. Caysley Hepworth continued her impressive play at the net, finishing with nine kills and five blocks. Isabella Lopez contributed six kills, three blocks and three aces, while Mackenzie Sills added three aces from the service line.
Defensively, Josslyn Mendanhall turned in an outstanding performance as libero, leading the team with 15 digs and helping keep the Thunderbirds in rallies throughout the match.
The victory showcased another strong team effort, with Las Plumas making key plays on offense, at the net and from the service line. The Thunderbirds are building momentum as league play continues and look to carry that success into their next matchup.
Las Plumas will return to action Tuesday night when the Thunderbirds travel to Orland to take on the Trojans.



