ROUNDUP : Pierce Falls in Women’s Volleyball

The Pierce College women’s volleyball team is struggling early in the season, although the Brahmas are facing tough competition.

The Brahmas, after opening the season on the wrong end of a sweep at defending state champion Golden West on Wednesday--were swept again Thursday, this time by visiting Pasadena City College, 16-14, 15-9, 15-10, in a nonconference match. Pasadena (4-1) finished sixth in last year’s state championships.

Jeannie Lane had eight kills and Niki Ferreria added seven for Pierce, playing without Lori Mertes, who suffered a dislocated right elbow against Golden West.

In other women’s volleyball matches:

Westmont d. Cal Lutheran, 15-3, 15-7, 15-5--Jennifer Wiley, Brenda Frafjord and Ann Mumma each had three kills for host Cal Lutheran (3-5) in a nonconference match. Westmont is 8-2.

Cuesta d. Ventura, 8-15, 8-15, 15-13, 15-10, 15-11--Vanessa Hackett had 28 kills and five blocks to lead visiting Ventura (1-1, 0-1) in a Western State Conference match.

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL

Royal d. Santa Barbara, 4-15, 15-5, 15-7, 15-6--Jennifer Hamilton had 15 kills and added 10 blocks and teammate Stacy Kaufmann had 10 kills for host Royal (2-0), ranked fifth in the Southern Section 5-A Division, in a nonleague match.

Royal setter Tracy Tahy had 37 assists.

Bell-Jeff d. Burroughs, 15-11, 15-8, 15-8--Andy Ferchaw had 16 kills and Jany Despotov added nine for host Bell-Jeff (4-0) in a nonleague match.

Louella Lovely had 35 assists and five kills for Bell-Jeff. Burroughs is 4-1.

L.A. Baptist d. Notre Dame, 15-6, 15-4, 10-15, 15-9--Lucrieta Haynes had 11 kills and Sarah Rameson added 10 for L.A. Baptist (3-0) in a nonleague match at Notre Dame.

La Reina d. Calabasas, 15-6, 15-3, 15-5--Amy Crotti had eight kills and Amy Gusick added six kills and 13 blocks to pace La Reina (2-1) in a nonleague match at Calabasas (0-2).

Poly d. Crenshaw, 10-15, 15-2, 15-6, 15-6--Lisa Giatti had nine kills to lead Poly (1-0) in a nonleague match at Crenshaw.

Cleveland d. Canoga Park, 15-8, 15-9, 15-9--Maureen Baldwin had 11 kills to lead Cleveland (1-0) in a nonleague match at Canoga Park.

Kennedy d. Monroe, 15-7, 17-15, 5-15, 15-9--Amber Young had five kills and Lisa Farwell had five aces to lead visiting Kennedy (1-1) in a nonleague match.

Alemany d. Village Christian, 15-5, 15-7, 15-5--Kelly McKay had six kills to lead host Alemany (3-0) in a nonleague match.

Oak Park d. Santa Clara, 15-2, 15-8, 15-11--Kristine Butler had nine kills and Stephanie Warman had seven aces to lead Oak Park past host Santa Clara in a nonleague match.

Campbell Hall d. Providence, 15-3, 15-7, 15-6--Dana Peterson had four kills to lead Campbell Hall (1-1 overall) in a Delphic League opener at Providence.

Moorpark d. Newbury Park, 15-4, 12-15, 15-11, 15-13--Tara Thomas had 16 kills and Jessica Donalson had eight blocks for host Moorpark (3-0) in a nonleague match.

GIRLS’ TENNIS

Hart 13, Saugus 5--Jodi Parker won her three singles matches to lead Hart (3-1) in a nonleague match at Saugus. Saugus is 1-2.

Harvard-Westlake 17, Notre Dame 1--Lindsay Wasserman lost just one game in three sets, leading Westlake (3-1) in a nonleague match at The Racquet Centre in Studio City.

BOYS’ CROSS-COUNTRY

Notre Dame 15, Chaminade 47--Notre Dame’s Scott Clausen and Greg Field finished in a first-place tie with a time of 17 minutes 55 seconds in a Mission League meet at Pierce College.

GIRLS’ CROSS-COUNTRY

Notre Dame 27, Chaminade 28--Amy Gough finished first with a time of 20:39 to lead Notre Dame (3-1, 1-0) in a Mission League meet at Pierce College.