With a 11-0 record in the Central Valley Conference, the Fresno City College women’s volleyball team is inching closer to a conference title. On Oct. 24 the Rams hosted Taft and came away with a decisive victory. The Rams won the match 25-11, 25-15, 25-18 to stay unbeaten in the conference.

The players as the well as the coaches are proud of the strides they have made during the course of the season.

“We started off really well and kept going from there,” said right side hitter Jodie Reitz. “We all have good communication on and off the court.”

This season the Rams have been faced with the challenge of playing in some of the loudest away games. Additionally, the players realize the pressure that comes with playing for a program that has excelled over the years. Through it all however, the Rams have found success on and off the court.

“The team this year has been very close not just inside court but outside as well. There is just so much talent this year that it’s insane,” said back row hitter Mckenzie Buchanan. “We have definitely learned how to become selfless. We have improved not just our skills but as a person we have all become better people.”

The Rams’ strong performance also means they now have a bigger target on their back.

“It’s definitely like everyone is out to get us. Since we’re so close we let each other know we’re there and we go in the game with good composure,” said Buchanan.

With a balanced roster of sophomores and freshmen, the Rams are satisfied with the leadership of the sophomores and optimistic about the potential of the freshmen. Meigan Miranda is one freshman that has impressed the coaches so far. Early in the year, Miranda recorded 24 assists to help the Rams defeat West Hills College.

“We have a very strong team. We’re stacked in every position. We’re working hard every day and going in with a good attitude,” said Miranda. “You just adapt and the game becomes a part of you.”

Another freshman that has excelled this year is outside hitter Brittany Black. In only the first game of the season, Black recorded 11 kills to help the Rams defeat Modesto Junior College.

“The team works really well together and has a good communication level,” said Black.

The Rams expect to finish out the season with a winning streak and hope to bring home the state title. They are now ranked No.1 in north California and No.3 in the state.