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The visiting Eagles could not get on track against the Storm, who raised their conference record to 5-0, with the 30-10, 30-18 and 30-18 victory.
“They were solid in all aspects of the game, which gave us a pretty small window of opportunity to beat them. “We finally started playing right with them in game three – which was way too late – there were stretches where we played well against a strong team, which is encouraging,” said Mendocino Head Coach Ori Polkinghorne.
Mendocino usually feasts on teams at the service line, with the likes of Freshman Shana Hiatt (Clearlake) and Freshman Jenn Cox (Upper Lake), who are ranked first and fourth, respectively, in ace per game average in the conference.
However, the Eagles could manage only one ace the entire match versus Napa Valley. Mendocino had averaged 5.5 aces per game against the rest of the conference.
Sophomore Jamie Brown (Potter Valley) led the Eagles with an impressive performance, pounding out seven kills in fourteen attempts and no errors for a .500 hitting average. Brown added four solo blocks and four blocking assists.
“Jamie was on tonight, we just couldn’t get her the ball enough, she blocked very well too,” Polkinghorne added.
Mendocino’s record is now 3-2 in the BVC and 6-8 overall.
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The dinner is a benefit for the Lake County Land Trust and is open to the public.
Tickets are $50 per person and include appetizers, wine and dessert with dinner.
Social hour starts at 5 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. Music and a short program are part of the evening.
Tickets are still available. Please call Roberta Lyons at 707-994-2024 if you would like to attend.
The Lodge at Blue Lakes, 5135 West Highway 20, Upper Lake.
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The transition from the wildfire season to the fall burning program occurs rapidly in Northern California as cooler weather and higher moisture move into the area.
This type of weather will make "burn windows," according to Terry Nickerson, fuels specialist for the Upper Lake and Covelo Ranger Districts. Burn windows have to meet site specific conditions and criteria and these conditions are monitored closely before, during and after a prescribed burn.
Burning could begin immediately and last through the winter and into next spring, as long as weather conditions are favorable. Over the next few months, the public may see smoke in various parts of the national forest.
Prescribed burning is planned for the following general areas:
Upper Lake and Covelo Districts: along Elk Mountain Road, Howard Mill, Deer Valley, Boardman Ridge, High Valley, Horse Mountain, Tar Flat, Newhouse Ridge, Pine Mountain, Lake Pillsbury, in the vicinity of the 2005 Hunter Fire (Buckhorn and Skidmore Ridge), selected campgrounds, guard stations and miscellaneous pile burning will also be included in the prescribed burning operations.
Grindstone District: Little Stony, underburn; Alder Springs, underburn; type conversion maintenance; Oak Ridge, pile burning.
For additional information, please contact Terry Nickerson, Upper Lake/Covelo fuels specialist, (707) 275-1440 or Matt Ellis, Grindstone fuels specialist, (530) 934-1135.
More information on prescribed burning is available online at www.fs.fed.us/r5/mendocino. Additionally, prescribed fire announcements will be placed at local Ranger Stations prior to implementation.
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“Our young ladies showed a lot of maturity tonight. They played through some rough spots and kept a good energy on the court,” noted Mendocino Head Coach Ori Polkinghorne.
Mendocino came out shaky in game one, losing 19-30, as Laney’s Jaydelynn Kaleinani-Sauva showed her strength at the net and the service line.
“She was a one-woman wrecking-crew,” Polkinghorne said.
After making some adjustments, the Eagles were able to overpower Laney in the next three games 30-19, 30-25, and 30-22.
Sophomore Jamie Brown (Potter Valley) was a force at the net for Mendocino with 10 kills and five key blocks, several of which were against Kaleinani-Sauva. Sophomore setter Jenny Stark (Clearlake) paced the Mendocino attack by distributing 32 assists and serving up four key aces.
For the second time in a week, the Eagles were saved by spectacular serving. Against Laney, Mendocino was able to put down 26 aces. Leading the way was freshman outside hitter Jenn Cox (Upper Lake), who had 9 aces and kept pressure on the Laney defense all night.
Freshman Angela Newell (Fort Bragg) made a notable contribution on defense for the Eagles. Newell stepped in at the Libero position for the injured Sarah Luetke (Yreka) and delivered 11 digs and an overall solid performance.
“Angela always steps up for us, no matter what she is asked to do, she is talented and versatile,” Polkinghorne said.
Mendocino is now 3-1 in Bay Valley Conference play and 6-7 overall. The Eagles travel to Napa Valley College on Wednesday and play at home versus Yuba College Friday night. Match time is set for 6:30 pm.
For information concerning Mendocino College Athletics, visit www.mendocino.edu.
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