Vikings earn Coast split in Santa Cruz

Sydney Rogers (L) and Devin Derecho picked up wins against Gavilan and Fresno City
Sydney Rogers (L) and Devin Derecho picked up wins against Gavilan and Fresno City

An injury-depleted West Valley beach volleyball team salvaged a split Friday at Main Beach in Santa Cruz. The Vikings (2-5, 1-1 Coast) were able to field only four healthy pairs, which were enough to beat Gavilan (0-4, 0-2) 4-0, but not enough in a 3-2 loss to Fresno City (1-5, 1-1). Viking 1's Flor Porras/Kiana Manson and 2's Sydney Rogers/Devin Derecho won both their matches.

Complete WVC/Gavilan scores:

1s: Flor Porras/Kiana Manson (WVC) defeat McKenna Deeth/Anna Demario (GAV) 21-10, 21-0 (Injury forfeit)

2s: Sydney Rogers/Devin Derecho (WVC) defeat Maria Brozic/Alondra Sanchez (GAV) 21-10, 21-14

3s: Gabrielle Carbonel/Sydney Pista (WVC) defeat Emma Fong/Sarah Polanco (GAV) 21-17, 21-17

4s: Maggie Carroll/Taylor Vales (WVC) defeat Teresa Brozic/Kyle Roden (GAV) 21-8, 21-6

5s: No pairs played for either team

Complete WVC/Fresno City scores:

1s: Flor Porras/Kiana Manson (WVC) defeat Druegan Davis/Mia Dilley (FCC) 21-19, 21-15

2s: Sydney Rogers/Devin Derecho (WVC) defeat Kami Henderson/Emma Penberthy (FCC) 21-16, 21-9

3s: Melia Kalamani/Bella Saucedo (FCC) defeat Gabrielle Carbonel/Sydney Pista (WVC) 21-17, 21-17

4s: Karley Lake/Marissa Mendrin (FCC) defeat Maggie Carroll/Taylor Vales (WVC) 21-8, 21-6

5s: Emily Cullins/Lucy Doyle (FCC) win by forfeit