De Anza College’s women’s volleyball team defeated San Jose City College in the first three matches of a best of five 25-9, 25-9 and 25-10 on Friday Oct. 20.

After the game, coach Dawnis Guevara said, “I never have expectations of how we’re going to win. I always expect to win. I was happy with how my team performed tonight.”

On her general coaching strategy she said, “Win, play with energy, and play as a team.”

During the first set, things were played tightly at 9-7 until a spike from De Anza was called in by one line judge, but was argued by all three San Jose City coaches who were sitting directly in front of the line.

The call was upheld by the head referee and De Anza proceeded to run away with the game on a 16-2 run.

Each of the next two matches De Anza would go on regular scoring streaks before giving up a point.

“I usually play middle. Our outside got injured during practice so I’m covering,” said middle blocker Melissa Izquierdo.

Delivering kills throughout the game from the outside hitter position, Melissa certainly made the adjustment to outside hitter and contributed a large share of De Anza’s points.

“De Anza played very well. I feel bad for the other team. It was definitely a mismatch,” said parent, Steve O’Leary.