It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Ripon Christian had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the West Valley Eagles. That's more bragging rights for the Knights, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Ripon Christian not only won, but also showed off some consistency: they kept West Valley between 17 and 19 points across their sets. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-17, 25-17, 25-19.
Alanna Blanco went supernova for Ripon Christian, getting seven digs and 38 assists. Blanco is on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted 18 or more in the last 26 games she's played.
Ripon Christian has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 20-16 record this season. As for West Valley, the defeat snapped their winning streak at five games and leaves them with a 22-13 record.
Ripon Christian wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 3-2 loss against St. Patrick-St. Vincent on the 14th. West Valley does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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