Mira Loma Girls Volleyball Looking For Fresh Start

The girls volleyball team is looking for a new beginning this year after finishing winless in league play last season.

"We have a solid base to do well," said Matadors Coach Eugene Felise.

The team currently has a 2-1 record with wins against Natomas and at Foothill. The loss was to Sheldon.

"We know we're up against a tough league with El Camino, and Whitney (of Rocklin)," Felise said.

The Mira Loma girls team, while inexperienced, has brought a positive attitude into this season, players say.

"We've participated in club volleyball (the Wahines team in Sacramento) so we work together as a team," said junior libero Samantha Benson.

Teammate junior outside hitter Alexandria Sadler said the team's chemistry is strong.

"I want to win games to show that we can win and not be the team everyone beats up on," Sadler said. "We're going into games not wanting to lose."

Mira Loma played late Wednesday against Foresthill. The next games are Thursday against Florin and Sept. 13 versus Woodcreek of Roseville. The first game against Whitney is Sept. 14. The Matadors face Rio Americano on Sept. 21 and El Camino on Sept. 26.

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Check back in the coming days for articles on the girls volleyball teams from Rio Americano and El Camino.