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Dons Compete In Quarterfinals At Nor Cal Invitational

Stanford, Calif.- The Dons competed in the pairs quarterfinals at the Nor Cal Invitational facing teams from the Pacific, Stanford and California.
 
Although the Dons did not make an opportunity to advance in the tournament, they played competitively.
 
Courtney Sabahi and Valentina Zaloznik went three sets against Lexi Elman and Kat Schulz, the top pair of the Pacifc, but came short, 19-21, 21-19, 15-9. Jessica Gaffney and Sara Staengle ended their winning streak after a tough loss against Lauren Birks and Brittany Howard of Stanford.
 
Kiara McKibben and Katarina made California's pair Sammy Furlan and Ashley Johsnon work for their slot in the semi's with a close match in the first set 28-26 to fall 21-14. Jessica Keenan and Oluoma Okaro put up a fight against Inanna Eshoo and Katie Regalia to be overcome by the California duo, 21-18, 21-17.
 
Next up for the Volley Dons will be the California Consortium in Larkspur, California on March 13 at 2:30 p.m.
 

Pairs Tournament Results
 

1s&2s (Quarterfinals)
(1) Lexi Elman/Kat Schulz (UOP) def. (1) Courtney Sabahi/Valentina Zaloznik (USF), 19-21, 21-19, 15-9
(1) Lauren Birks/Brittany Howard (STAN) def. (2) Jessica Gaffney/Sara Staengle (USF), 21-16, 21-19
 
3s&4s (Quarterfinals)
(4) Sammy Furlan/Ashley Johnson (CAL) def. (4) Kiara McKibben/Katarina Pilepic (USF), 28-26, 21-14
(3) Inanna Eshoo/Katie Regalia (CAL) def. (3) Jessica Keenan/Oluoma Okaro (USF), 21-18, 21-17
 
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Players Mentioned

Jessica Gaffney

#12 Jessica Gaffney

Outside/Opposite Hitter, Middle Blocker
6' 1"
Freshman
Jessica Keenan

#22 Jessica Keenan

Defensive Specialist/Libero
5' 6"
Junior
Kiara McKibben

#11 Kiara McKibben

Setter
5' 10"
Sophomore
Oluoma Okaro

#20 Oluoma Okaro

Middle Blocker/Opposite Hitter
6' 1"
Freshman
Katarina Pilepic

#3 Katarina Pilepic

Opposite/Outside Hitter
6' 0"
Sophomore
Courtney Sabahi

#10 Courtney Sabahi

Opposite Hitter
5' 10"
Junior
Sara Staengle

#4 Sara Staengle

Outside/Opposite Hitter
6' 1"
Junior
Valentina Zaloznik

#2 Valentina Zaloznik

Middle Blocker
6' 4"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Jessica Gaffney

#12 Jessica Gaffney

6' 1"
Freshman
Outside/Opposite Hitter, Middle Blocker
Jessica Keenan

#22 Jessica Keenan

5' 6"
Junior
Defensive Specialist/Libero
Kiara McKibben

#11 Kiara McKibben

5' 10"
Sophomore
Setter
Oluoma Okaro

#20 Oluoma Okaro

6' 1"
Freshman
Middle Blocker/Opposite Hitter
Katarina Pilepic

#3 Katarina Pilepic

6' 0"
Sophomore
Opposite/Outside Hitter
Courtney Sabahi

#10 Courtney Sabahi

5' 10"
Junior
Opposite Hitter
Sara Staengle

#4 Sara Staengle

6' 1"
Junior
Outside/Opposite Hitter
Valentina Zaloznik

#2 Valentina Zaloznik

6' 4"
Senior
Middle Blocker