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ROUNDUP: Lathrop wins 22nd straight girls volleyball match
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Lathrop won its 22nd consecutive girls volleyball match on Monday, making quick work of Johansen 25-9, 25-10, 25-8 in Modesto.

The Spartans (11-0, 23-3) have not let dropped a set in Western Athletic Conference play, and they have three matches remaining. They had a streak of 16 wins by sweep ended over the weekend during the 18th Annual Stockton Classic. Lathrop won the opener over Northgate in three sets but needed just two to knock off Oakdale, Sierra and Liberty on the way to a bracket championship.

Johansen (0-8, 0-12) struggled to keep up with Lathrop’s balanced attack. Audrina Fisher had team-high honors with six kills. Erin Chunn served six aces and had four kills. Siliana Fa’ataualofa pitched in five digs, four kills and two aces.

Sariah Hilton netted 12 assists and five assists. Juliet Tara tallied six assists, while Jadore Dixon picked up five digs.

The Spartans next host Livingston on Wednesday.

FLAG FOOTBALL

Lathrop 33, Johansen 6

Ja’Leiyah Ray amassed 153 all-purpose, had a hand in three touchdowns and reeled in an interception that she returned 40 yards in the lopsided WAC victory at Bennie Gatto Field.

Ray passed for a touchdown, rushed for one and caught another. Quarterback Avaihna Calderon passed for 187 yards and three TDs. Tianna Gonzalez was on the receiving end of a 5-yard touchdown. Madilynn Nungaray caught a 31-yard TD, and Jaylah Seabron added a 23-yarder.

Sareah Reed pulled nine flags and broke up a pass for the Spartans (10-1 WAC, 16-3 overall). Alyssa Herrera pitched in four quarterback hurries and three sacks.

Sierra 20, Patterson 7

Tessa Zalunardo played a role in every point scored for Sierra (7-3, 12-7 overall) in the Valley Oak League road game.

She scored two rushing touchdowns, finishing with 57 yards on eight carries. The third-year junior QB was also 22 of 31 for 164 yards and a touchdown to Sky Kane. Zalunardo also hit Emalina Latu on a two-point try.

Kayla Amarante (12 receptions, 71 yards) and Felisa Cruz-Olenhouse (six receptions, 60 yards) got the large majority of targets.

Amarante also amassed 13 flag pulls, while Jayleen Lopez collected four sacks.

JV flag football

Lathrop 37, Johansen 0

QB Vanescia Rodriguez connected with Arianna Miller for 4- and 12-yard touchdowns, while adding two more TDs on 2- and 8-yard runs.

Ailyn Alcaraz added an 8-yard touchdown passed by Alexia Garcia.

Jacquelyn Avalos (two sacks), Silvanna Makkar (sack) and Karla Zamora (sack, two pass break-ups) each scored on safeties. Kayden Henry chipped in a pair of interceptions.

JV girls volleyball

Lathrop 2, Johansen 0

Zakia Booker blasted seven kills, as Lathrop swept, 25-9, 25-16.

Aylin Reyes (four digs) and Aisha Wiseman walloped four kills apiece. Cassidy Fa’ali’i netted 18 assists, eight aces, three digs and two kills. Ella Dasalla anchored the back row with six digs.

Novice girls volleyball

Lathrop 2, Johansen 0

Liona Lauaki posted a served eight aces, while Jessica Reff had three to go with two kills and two assists in the 25-6, 25-8 victory.

Reff tallied three aces, two kills and two assists. Jaslyn Lugo chipped in three digs and two aces.