Raiders battle hard, but fall 3-2 to Irvine Valley College
Laser Jake Heinrichs (6) of Irvine Valley College sends the ball over Raiders Owen Yoshimoto (11) and Zach Erickson (16) during Friday night’s Men’s Volleyball game in the Raider Pavilion. Irvine Valley stole the victory in the end after an incredibly close fifth set. Photo credit: Willem Schep
February 20, 2016
After a back and forth battle against Irvine Valley College the Raiders found themselves on the losing end of thing on Friday, Feb. 19, as they fell 3-2.
The Raiders currently hold a 1-3 record. Irvine took the first set 25-16, but the Raiders bounced back in the second , 25-21, and third sets, 25-22. Although it was Irvine that took set four, 28-26, and eventually set five, 15-13, for the ultimate win.
Head Coach Aaron Hedland referred to this rollercoaster game as bittersweet.
“It felt good to play well against a good team,” said Hedland. “But to get a couple match points and not be able to convert obviously stings.”
Freshman Myles Meyers emphasized that the team has the talent, but needs work on the mental aspect of the game.
“We have the skill I think we just need to be more mentally tough,’’ said Meyers.
With a long season ahead and hopes of being playoff bound, the Raiders are aware of what they have to do to be ready for their next game.
“We gotta fight harder and battle harder,” said sophomore Owen Yoshimoto. “We need to play more as a team.”
The Raiders are on the road next week as they face Orange Coast College on Wed, Feb. 24.
Moorpark Raider Myles Myers (No. 18) spikes the ball past Irvine Valley College’s Garret Costello (1) and Robert Ryley (8) in the Men’s Volleyball game on Friday night in the Raider Pavilion.
Moorpark Raider Peter Johnson (2) sends the ball towards the Irvine Valley Lasers in the Men’s Volleyball game on Friday night in the Raider Pavilion.
Moorpark Raider Zach Erickson (16) hits the ball past the Irvine Valley College’s Lasers during the Men’s Volleyball game on Friday night in the Raider Pavilion.
Raiders Chris Salas (10) and Zach Erickson (16) play defense against Irvine Valley College’s Garret Costello (1) in Friday night’s Men’s Volleyball game in the Raider Pavilion.
Moorpark Raider Chris Corcino (6) shakes hands with Irvine Valley College’s Garret Costello (1) after an incredibly close fifth set during Friday night’s Men’s Volleyball game at the Raider Pavilion.
