Bakersfield College volleyball hosted College of the Canyons on Oct. 12 and won with scores of 25-18, 15-25, 14-25, 27-25, 15-9.

BC is currently No. 12 in the Southern California Regional Poll and No. 20 in the latest women’s Volleyball State Poll with an overall record 9-5 and 2-1 in the Western State Conference.

BC freshman Charisma Hernandez had 16 kills.

“Toward the end of game four and game five, there’s no doubt Charisma was in there. The fire got hot and she carried us. Very happy for her,” said Volleyball Head Coach Carl Ferreira.

Returning sophomore Sarah Horcher added 12 kills and 17 digs which brings her overall kill record to 106, and Erica Rico had 42 assists and 10 digs, which brings her assists record to 324.

“Second-year player, one of the most very improved players in the gym. I saw things in Erica in the end that I have never seen before. She had very demanding leadership as the setter, which I thought that was outstanding,” said Ferreira.

Sophomore libero Rachel Christian had 24 digs and 18 perfect passes. After the game against COC, her overall digs record is 198.

“One of her greatest strengths is serving, and one thing I enjoyed is how she responded defensively,” said Ferreira.

“Erica and Rachel performed at levels I have never seen them play in before, and I am very proud of them.”

Brittany Smith made the final kill for BC, allowing them to win over COC. Smith’s overall kill record is 110.

“The thing I’m most happy with of this team is how what we do is so important to them. Having the mental side of the game allows their physical mentality to perform.”

BC will travel to Glendale on Oct. 19, then host Santa Monica on Oct. 21.