RoadRunners win in pink

Team raises awareness for breast cancer

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the RoadRunners wore pink shirts during their game Oct. 2 against Mt. Hood.

Audience members wore pink in the form of headbands, shirts, and shoes. People in attendance were definitely “digging” pink in support of LB volleyball and the fight against breast cancer.

The admissions fee, concessions, and donations totalled $223.71. The funds went to the Side-Out Foundation.

The Side-Out Foundation started with a coaching job, a second diagnosis of breast cancer, a high school volleyball team, and determination. Dunetz created the Side-Out Foundation to reach other athletes and cancer patients. Through the foundation’s events and education, he brings hope and energy to the breast cancer cause. And it all began with one magical season.

The Side-Out Foundation’s October event brings together volleyball players across the nation to raise funds for breast cancer research, demonstrate the power of teamwork, and show support for people with the disease. The events are supported by middle school, high school, and college students nationwide.

Funds raised for The Side-Out Foundation go directly to its own cutting-edge clinical trials at renowned medical institutions.

After Friday night’s game Linn-Benton is on a three-match win streak

Mt. Hood scored the first point; however, LB didn’t let them get too far, and within seconds, scored and didn’t look back.

The first set of the match the RoadRunners ended with 25-8 in favor of LBCC.

The RoadRunners were quick on their feet and fast to spike the ball over the net.

“We did really good and kept our intensity,” said freshmen Chase Bohman.

In the first game freshman No. 8 Alyvia Sams dove for the save to score the RoadRunners another point putting them at 11-4 against Mt. Hood.

During the second game the RoadRunners got a second wind and won 25-20. It was close. Both teams were in the game with all hands on deck.   

“We did very well,” said Malie Rube. “We played a very dynamic game.”

In the final set of matches the RoadRunners focused in and really drove the game home. Final score for the third was 25-12.

The RoadRunners kept the same energy and pressure on Mt. Hood throughout the match, shown in the consistent scores throughout the game.

“We’ve been focusing on small details and discipline,” said Coach Jayme Frazier.

Due to the tragedy at Umpqua Community College last week, the UCC volleyball game will be hosted at LBCC at 6 p.m.