Pioneer and Aptos squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but Pioneer had to settle for second. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Mariners. The Mustangs' loss signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.
The final score came out to 25-13, 25-12, 23-25, 25-20.
Ella Rhyasen
| 11/01/25 @ Aptos | 63 |
| 10/28/25 @ Prospect | 48 |
| 10/23/25 vs Gunderson | 20 |
| 10/21/25 vs Hill | 26 |
| 10/16/25 vs Yerba Buena | 13 |
| + 11 more games |
When it comes to explaining why Pioneer lost, don't look at Ella Rhyasen. Despite the final result, she had 63 assists and two aces. Rhyasen has been hot for a while, having posted 13 or more assists the last 16 times she's played. Another player making a difference was Madeline Carley, who had 18 digs and five assists.
Pioneer's defeat dropped their record down to 16-11. As for Aptos, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 19-12 record this season.
Pioneer does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Aptos, they will take on Archbishop Riordan at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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