Delta women's volleyball team are ranked No. 2 in the state of California as of Oct. 11 2022. 

The volleyball team has an overall record of 17-2 and a record of 9-0 in the Big 8 play as of Oct. 14 2022. 

"I think it doesn't really feel like it's real because last year, we were kind of mediocre and of course we wanted to do good, but it's just that we weren't great, but we weren't bad," said Ellie Crowell, sophomore setter and co-captain. "And, I think that this year, it's crazy to hear that we are ranked so high." 

The players' motivation this season revolves around playing for each other and being excited for each other on their successes. 

"I feel like our motivation is honestly playing for each other," said Emma Miller, sophomore outside hitter and co-captain. "I feel like we get really excited when everyone else has success. It's not really a personal thing. It's just that we wanna play for each other."

During volleyball practice, the players coach and support each other throughout their sessions. Whether it's calling out how many times they hit the ball to each other or serving the ball to each other, the main quality that the players show throughout their practice is cohesiveness. 

Full article: The Collegian — Mustangs volleyball ranked second in California (deltacollegian.net)