Falcons Show Grit and Growth in Back-to-Back Matches Against American River and Cosumnes River

Though the Folsom Lake Falcons dropped a pair of matches this week to strong conference rivals American River and Cosumnes River, the team continues to show flashes of progress, leadership, and resilience on the court.

October 1 at American River (0–3)

Facing a seasoned American River squad on the road, Folsom Lake battled through competitive early sets before falling 17–25, 17–25, 10–25. Despite the loss, the Falcons had several bright spots in their offensive and defensive play.

Outside hitter Ella Triplett led the team with 5 kills and a solid .273 hitting percentage, adding two aces and three block assists for a team-high 8 points. Setter Lola Quintanar showcased her consistency with 15 assists and 10 digs, earning a double-double performance.

Freshman Laela Christy brought energy off the bench, connecting on 3 kills with a .429 hitting percentage, while defensive specialist Ginger Scheidt kept the back row organized with 4 digs and 3 service aces.

October 3 vs. Cosumnes River (0–3)

Back on their home court, the Falcons showed notable improvement, especially in the final set against Cosumnes River, pushing the visitors deep into rallies before narrowly dropping the third set 23–25.

The defensive line, anchored by Quintanar and Ava Pham, read the attack well, while Folsom Lake's communication and hustle kept them within striking distance for much of the match.

While the official box score didn't reflect individual stats for this contest, Folsom Lake's team cohesion and court coverage stood out, particularly in the third set.

"That kind of determination—fighting for every point—is exactly what builds winning teams."

Looking Ahead

The Falcons continue to grow stronger each week as they prepare for the second half of the season. With steady leadership from veterans like Pham and Quintanar, and promising depth from rising contributors like Christy and Scheidt, Folsom Lake's trajectory remains positive.

Their next matchup offers another chance to build on these foundations—and the team's competitive spirit suggests that breakthrough wins are just around the corner.