FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 16, 2023
Contact: Juliet V. Casey, jcasey@losmedanos.edu, (925) 473-7322
Pittsburg, Calif. – The LMC Women’s Volleyball team advances to the NorCal Regional Playoffs with a 10-record ranked second in the Bay Valley Conference and an overall 19-12 record.
“Our women’s volleyball team is made up of strong athletes and diligent students whose efforts on and off the court have been impressive all season,” President Pamela Ralston said. “We are excited to see them represent the Mustang family at this week’s NorCal Regional Playoffs. Go Mustangs!”
The team goes up against Consumnes River College at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18.
“I am incredibly proud of LMC Women’s Volleyball,” LMC Athletic Director Marty Storti said. “These student-athletes set a high bar for achievement and performance in their sport and their academics. Congratulations!”
A few standout players emerged throughout the season, including sophomore outside hitter Noelle Mixon, who is this year’s Bay Valley Conference Most Valuable Player.
First-year outside setter Paige Slous was named Setter of the Year.
Slous was also one of two sophomores, including outside hitter Grace Geisler, to make the First Team All Conference list, the highest recognition for individual athletic achievement for student athletes. Sophomore Libero Makayla Mak earned Second Team All Conference.
Student-athlete awards are decided by a vote of opposing Bay Valley Conference coaches.
“I am incredibly proud of LMC Women’s Volleyball,” LMC Athletic Director Marty Storti said. “These student-athletes set a high bar for achievement and performance in their sport and their academics. Congratulations!”
About Los Medanos College (LMC): LMC is one of three colleges in the Contra Costa Community College District, serving the East Contra Costa County community. Established in 1974, LMC has earned federal designations as a Minority-Serving and Hispanic-Serving institution. It offers award-winning transfer and career-technical programs, support services, and diverse academic opportunities in an inclusive learning environment. With exceptional educators, innovative curriculum, growing degree and certificate offerings, and state-of-the-art facilities, the college prepares students to succeed in their educational pursuits, in the workforce, and beyond. LMC’s Pittsburg Campus is located on 120 acres bordering Antioch, with an additional education center in Brentwood.