If Sacramento wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Vanden, they should've done a better job of containing Kyle Yabut. Vanden was the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over Sacramento on Monday for which the team can thank Yabut, who had six aces and three digs. What's more, he racked up ten assists, the most he's had since back in March of 2024.
Not only was the match a shutout, it was a big one: Vanden took every set by at least 13 points. The match finished with set scores of 25-5, 25-12, 25-11.
Leading Vanden to victory were Jonah Victorio and Vincent Mercado. Victorio had 14 assists and three aces, while Mercado had seven digs and one assist.

Vikings
03/31/25 vs Sacramento | 25 |
03/12/25 @ Wood | 23 |
03/19/25 @ Vacaville | 20 |
03/24/25 @ Pioneer | 19 |
03/20/25 vs Vacaville Christian | 16 |
They weren't the only good server: Vanden was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 25 aces. That's the most aces they've managed all season.
Vanden has been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 13 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-7 record this season. Sacramento's loss was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Vanden will head out to face off against Del Oro at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Sacramento, they will venture away from home to challenge Rodriguez at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Sacramento is facing Rodriguez at the right time seeing as Rodriguez is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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