Coast College too much for Pierce to handle

“Today we just came out flat,” Pierce head coach Lance Walker said. “Our energy was a little bit low. We were warming up kind of like a diesel engine because it took us a moment to get going, and that’s something we have to learn from.”

In the third set, the Brahmas played with some fire power.

Pierce went on several big scoring runs with the help of a variety of players.

-Brandon Oswald opposite hitter

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Lebarron shared the same thoughts as Picketts, emphasizing that teamwork is key.

“As a team, I feel like we need more throughout the game,” Lebarron said. “We need to be more enthusiastic.” of the Pirates 25-13. This was the first set Orange Coast had lost since Feb. 4.

The Brahmas are playing in a new conference, the Western State Conference South, that includes a total of five schools: Pierce, Valley, Mission College, West LA College and Bakersfield College.

Walker was happy that the scoring came from different places.

“We are a very diverse team and a very balanced team, which is rare at our level,” Walker said.

Orange Coast’s coach was impressed with Pierce’s improvement.

“That’s the best team we’ve seen all year,” Turner said. “Their blocking is good and that’s the best ball control I’ve seen out of Pierce in a few years.”

The crowd was lively at Ken Stanley Court. Members of the baseball team were in attendance to support their fellow Brahmas.

Walker praised the help of the fans.

“I’m incredibly proud of the baseball team that came out in support of us,” Walker said. “I thought that brought a lot of great energy to the gym tonight.”

The fourth set was back-andforth before the Pirates finally seized control.

“It literally came down to two points in that fourth set,” opposite hitter Brandon Oswald said. “If

Every player’s mind should be focused on the goal of winning the conference, according to Picketts.

“We have played everyone so far, and we think we are just as good,” Picketts said. “If we can come back on Tuesday and get on a roll, it will be much easier.” tarthur.roundupnews@gmail.com

The Brahmas head back to Valley on Tuesday to continue the season series.v First pitch is scheduled for 2:30 p.m.