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ROUNDUP: Sierra football succumbs to balanced Kimball
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Sierra’s football team faced the top passing attack in the Sac-Joaquin Section on Friday, but host Kimball used a more balanced approach en route to a commanding 56-14 victory.

The Jaguars (3-1 Valley Oak League, 7-1 overall) of Tracy totaled 321 yards, with standout quarterback Nicholas Coronado finishing 8 of 13 for 147 yards and two touchdowns. He also ran for three touchdowns, one covering 66 yards and another 67 yards.

Kimball also showed its big-play ability on special teams, getting its final two TDs on 97- and 75-yard kickoff returns from Travis Marieiro and Darius Doyle, respectively.

Victor Serna (5 of 9, 58 yards, two interceptions) had a hand in both of Sierra’s scores, first hitting Izayah Houston for a 17-yard pass touchdown late in the second quarter. Kimball led 48-7 at halftime.

The Timberwolves (1-4, 1-8) later capitalized on a turnover inside Kimball’s 10-yard line. Serna punched it in with a 1-yard keeper. Anthony Grady led Sierra with 81 rushing yards on 26 attempts. Sierra was limited to 156 yards.

 

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

Lathrop 3, Pacheco 0

LaNicia Ellis clobbered nine kills to lead Lathrop’s 25-17, 25-12, 25-18 sweep in Western Athletic Conference play.

Alaba Olaleye (seven kills), Sydney Hanks (five kills, two blocks), Krystle Sakay (three kills, six digs) and Hailey Grant (four kills) contributed to the attack. Thracylie Acoba and Lylliana Avila paced the defense with 13 and 12 digs, respectively. Camila De La Garza added 28 assists, four digs and two aces.

 

JV volleyball

Lathrop 2, Pacheco 0

Janessa Ward tallied six kills, three aces and four digs as the Spartans cruise to a 25-15, 25-8 win.

Elizabeth Andre chipped in four kills and three aces. Mailynn Lindsey recorded 10 digs, and Julia Roaquin handed out 15 assists.

 

Frosh volleyball

Lathrop 2, Pacheco 0

The Spartans swept 27-25, 25-15 after stealing the opening set with a wild comeback. Pacheco had a chance to set the tone but blew a 24-16 lead in the first game.

Sara Valadez spearheaded the attack with six kills and four aces. Annabelle Obasuyi added four kills, Annie Millan had six aces, Zoe Cejas collected four digs and Alyssa Roller accumulated 12 assists.