Chargers Sweep Dal Rams in Season Opener
The Crandall Chargers opened the season in dominant fashion, earning a straight-sets victory (25–23, 25–12, 25–20) over the Dal Rams on October 26th at the LAC.
Crandall controlled the match from start to finish, hitting an impressive .507 as a team while committing just two attack errors across three sets. The Chargers applied steady pressure at the net and from the service line, never allowing Dal to gain sustained momentum.
Connor Kirkland led the Chargers with an efficient performance, recording nine kills on .818 hitting while adding three block assists. Cole Wilson delivered a strong all-around effort with nine kills, three service aces, and nine digs, while Liam Rafferty added seven kills, three solo blocks, and two block assists. Francois Benoit was nearly flawless offensively, finishing with seven kills on .700 hitting.
Setter Mico Guiao guided the offense effectively, helping Crandall post 39 kills and win the blocking battle with 17 total blocks. Defensively, the Chargers were active throughout the lineup, totaling 25 digs and consistently limiting Dal's scoring opportunities.
With the win, Crandall starts the season 1–0, setting the tone with a composed and efficient performance on the road.
The Chargers will look to carry this momentum forward as they continue their early-season schedule.