Solano Sweeps Porterville in Straight Sets at Modesto Quad Event
Solano Sweeps Porterville in Straight Sets at Modesto Tournament
Modesto, CA – August 29, 2025
The Solano Falcons put together a dominant performance Friday afternoon, sweeping Porterville College 3–0 (25–20, 25–14, 25–13) in their neutral-site matchup at Modesto. With a balanced attack and strong execution on both sides of the ball, Solano controlled the match from start to finish.
Leading the way offensively was Aliyah Aguiar, who powered the Falcons with 18 kills on a blistering .484 hitting percentage, adding 19.5 total points to her stat line. Lilliana Mass was equally efficient, recording 9 kills with just one error to hit .533 on the day. Setter Giana Guintu orchestrated the offense masterfully, dishing out 25 assists while contributing 3 kills and 6 digs.
On the defensive end, libero Kaylie Reyes anchored the backcourt with 15 digs, while Makenzie Lovell chipped in 5 digs of her own. Solano’s serve proved to be another weapon, with Jasmine Ting and Kyla Stephenson combining for 7 of the team’s 9 service aces.
As a team, Solano hit an impressive .351, racking up 41 kills against just 7 errors. Their ability to sustain offensive pressure and limit mistakes proved too much for Porterville, who struggled to find rhythm and managed no kills across the three sets.
With the win, the Falcons continue to build momentum early in the season, showcasing depth, balance, and confidence heading into the rest of their schedule.
Falcons Battle to Five Sets but Fall to Modesto
Modesto, CA – August 29, 2025
In a hard-fought battle that went the distance, the Solano Falcons came up just short against Modesto Junior College, falling 3–2 (23–25, 26–24, 24–26, 25–16, 15–8) in a thrilling five-set match Friday afternoon.
The Falcons came out strong, edging the Pirates in the opening set 25–23. Modesto responded by evening the match in set two, but Solano countered with a gritty 26–24 win in the third frame to regain the lead. The momentum swung back to the Pirates in the fourth, and despite a resilient effort, Solano couldn’t hold off a late Modesto surge in the deciding set.
Kaylie Reyes delivered a standout all-around performance, leading the Falcons with 19 kills, 19 digs, and 2 blocks while adding a service ace for a match-high 21.5 points. Aliyah Aguiar chipped in 13 kills, while Lilliana Mass added 8 kills and 3 block assists. Setter Giana Guintu fueled the offense with 30 assists, 21 digs, and 2 aces, anchoring both the distribution and defensive effort.
Defensively, libero Jasmine Ting was a steady presence with 18 digs, and Makenzie Lovell added 8 digs from the back row. Solano tallied 79 digs as a team, keeping rallies alive and forcing Modesto to earn every point.
Despite outhitting Modesto in stretches, Solano struggled with consistency, finishing with 45 kills against 26 errors for a .108 hitting percentage. The Pirates capitalized late, using strong serving and timely defense to close out the final two sets.