The red hot Lady Raiders won their fourth game in a row at home Friday night against rival Pierce College. The Ladies swept Pierce with scores of 25-19, 26-24 and finishing strong with 25-14.

The pink jerseys were out for the Lady Raiders for Breast Cancer Awareness night, their A-game also out and on display.

After a strong first set finish, Pierce dominated early in the second set but the Lady Raiders fought back. Moorpark would eventually win this extra point set 26-24, but setter Lauren Burt went down late in the set with a injured knee. However setter Noelle Chodak came in and took over the game finishing a short game with an excellent 9 assists to go along with three serving aces.

Burt’s injury has not yet been identified as long or short term.

“Our team is succeeding because we believe in not only ourselves” said Chodak “But most importantly, each other.”

The third set was won with ease at 25-14 with Moorpark dominating throughout with a a few hiccups.

Outside hitter Olivia Hoekler had an excellent game as well. Hoekler added 7 kills, 3 aces and 6 digs.

“I think our key to success has been due to our positivity on the court” Hoekler said “as well as committing to our game plan.”

Melissa Brueckner ‘Mel B’ led the offense with 9 kills and 2 blocks. Mariana Kediza followed with 7 kills and prior to going down Lauren Burt had 18 assists.

The squad has now won four in a row and has gone 15-3 in sets in their 5 wins this season.

The Ladies remain undefeated at home at 2-0. The Lady Raiders have a rough schedule being on the road so often but they were not phased and played their game. After Oct. 29th the team will have a four game home stand lasting until Nov. 14th.

Since WSC conference play began the Lady Raider squad has stuck to their game plan, had very little hiccups in their offense and defense and the result has been their impressive conference record of 5-1.

“We will be very difficult to beat[when sticking to the game plan]” Hoekler added “And could very possibly go all the way.”

The season has six games remaining for the Lady Raiders, four at home & two on the road. The team is extremely confident as they are nearing in the finish of the 2014 regular season. The team is equally confident in what the potential post season holds for the Lady Raiders.

“We’ve proved to ourselves that we can play as well [in games] as we do in practice” said Chodak “So we are excited to see where the season takes us”