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 California
Community Colleges
Commission on Athletics
Women's Volleyball Championships
Irvine Valley
College
December 6 - 7, 2003
FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
December 6, 2003
CONTACT: ERIC MONTGOMERY
RUSTLERS
MAKE IT 11 STRAIGHT WITH SWEEP OF LASERS
IRVINE, CALIF. - Tournament
MVP Ashley Jensen led all players with 14 kills and added five blocks as top-ranked
Golden West captured its 11-consecutive state championship with a 30-21, 30-23,
30-13 win over tournament host Irvine Valley, Sunday afternoon at the 2003 California
Community Colleges Commission on Athletics Women's Volleyball Championships
in Hart Gymnasium.
Jensen, who helped the Rustlers to a sweep of San Joaquin Delta in last season's
state finale, had just one error in 21 attempts for an outstanding .619 hitting
percentage. The Rustlers tallied 13 blocks as a team to limit the Lasers to
a .030 percentage for the match.
"Ashley is the most competitive player I've ever coached," said victorious
head coach Albert Gasparian, who captured an unprecedented 15th state crown
in 21 seasons. "She refused to let this team lose today."
Nicole Ryan tossed in 12 kills and eight digs while Rachel Gerling added 10
kills and nine digs. Brandie Genibrel led the way defensively for the Rustlers
with 14 digs while Chelsea Carroll dished out 39 assists, fired two aces and
added eight digs.
"I was scared to death for today, knowing (Irvine Valley) was going to
be fired up playing in their own gym," said Gasparian, whose team capped
a perfect season at 22-0. "Our blocking is really what sets us apart from
everyone else and bails us out when we get into some tight spots."
Audrey Sipkovich had eight kills to lead Irvine Valley (19-5), while Tiffany
Trgovac and Kim Mattis both had six. Nicole Moon paced the defense with 18 digs
while Mattis added 15 and Trgovac had 13. Katie King dished out 24 assists and
added 10 digs from her setter position.
All-Tournament Team
Ashley Jensen (MVP) - Golden West
Brandie Genibrel - Golden West
Nicole Ryan - Golden West
Rachel Gerling - Golden West
Katie Martinez - Irvine Valley
Audrey Sipkovich - Irvine Valley
Tiffany Trgovac - Irvine Valley
Kim Mattis - Irvine Valley
Cindy Stayton - San Joaquin Delta
Cassie Sharp - San Joaquin Delta
Erin Murphy - West Valley
Michelle O'Riley - West Valley
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