Volleyball team continues domination on the court, in league

The Mariposa County High School volleyball team remains undefeated in Southern League contests.

And it doesn’t look like anyone will be challenging the two-time defending league champions any time soon.

The Grizzlies dispatched Le Grand, Denair and Delhi last week with relative ease. Against Le Grand on Sept. 28, Mariposa won 25-6, 25-11, 25-11. The Grizzlies then crushed Denair on Sept. 30, 25-14, 25-13, 25-11.

Gillian Pioske led the way for MCHS with 10 kills, while Kylie Williams added eight. Emma Pioske logged 30 assists, while Abby Beery and Taylor Krull each finished with four aces apiece. Kylee Hutchings and Emma Pioske both recorded three aces.

Mariposa wrapped up the week by smoking Delhi 21-25, 25-12, 25-11, 25-18. Williams led the team with 13 kills while Gillian Pioske chipped in with nine. Abby Beery had 13 digs while Emma Pioske added nine, with 34 assists.

Mariposa improved to 20-7 overall and 9-0 in league contests.

The Grizzlies were set to host Sierra on Monday, Oct. 5 and Gustine on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The Grizzlies will also welcome Modesto Christian on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 6 p.m.

Mariposa is also set to play in the Stockton Classic on Saturday, Oct.10 with more details to be announced soon. Mariposa will then play at Waterford on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 6 p.m.