Janell Spires had 20 kills and 18 digs. Photo by Cara Heise.
Janell Spires had 20 kills and 18 digs. Photo by Cara Heise.
Posted: Oct 23, 2024

No. 24 Palomar Triumphs in Showdown with No. 25 MiraCosta College

Game Leaders
MiraCosta
K: Daysha Halbert - 15
B: Tori Tingum - 4
D: Daysha Halbert - 20
SA: Megan Jo Martin - 3
Palomar
K: Janell Spires - 20
B: Brisa Necochea - 4
D: 2 Players (#5, #9) - 21
SA: 4 Players (#1, #5, #10, #16) - 1
Team Stats
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SAN MARCOS, CA (10/23/2024) -- In an intense and pivotal match, No. 24 Palomar College delivered a 3-1 victory over rival No. 25 MiraCosta College (25-19, 25-20, 15-25, 25-19) on Thursday night, moving to 7-3 in conference play. The Comets showed their mettle in front of an energized home crowd, digging deep to secure the win.

Janell Spires was unstoppable, racking up 20 kills to lead the offense. Emma Bambe provided valuable support with nine kills, while Sierra Schoenwald added seven to round out a balanced attack. The Comets' front-line defense was anchored by Brisa Necochea, who tallied four blocks, with Teiora Tinoisamoa adding two crucial stops at the net.

Defensively, the Comets were equally impressive. Libero Cadence Young was a standout with 23 digs, while Spires contributed 18 and Bambe added 12, as Palomar kept MiraCosta from building sustained momentum.

After taking a commanding two-set lead, Palomar faced a spirited response from MiraCosta in the third set. However, the Comets regrouped and battled back to close out the match in the fourth set, displaying their signature grit and determination.

With the atmosphere electric and the stakes high, Palomar rose to the occasion, putting on one of their most complete performances of the season. The Comets will look to build on this signature win when they travel to San Diego City College on Friday.