McFarland extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to eight on Saturday, dropping them down to 0-6. They took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Arvin Bears. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Cougars of the 3-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August of 2024.
Their offense was headlined by Olivia Bega and Janielle Castrellon, who picked up three kills apiece. Castrellon really made an impact as she also led the team in assists with three. Sophie Cruz controlled things from the service line, finishing with three aces.
As for Arvin, they now have a winning record of 3-2-2. The victory made it back-to-back wins for they.
Among those leading the charge was Kayleene Pantoja, who had 14 digs and four assists. Those four assists gave her a new career-high.
McFarland wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 3-1 loss against Kern Valley on the 26th. As for Arvin, they have also already played their next contest, a 2-0 win against Independence on the 23rd.
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