Corsairs Move On tTo State Championship!

Santa Monica College Corsairs cheer on their team defeating the Golden West Rustlers round 3 of the 3C2A tournament on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, in Santa Monica, Calif. The Corsairs defeated the Rustlers 3-0. (Tom Rosholt | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College Corsair (Lto R) outside hitter (13) Nadene Taase and middle blocker (10) Mia Whitlock blocks Golden West Rustler during the third round of the 3C2A tournament on Nov. 29, 2025, in Santa Monica, California. The Corsairs won the match 3-0. (Tom Rosholt | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College Corsair middle blocker (5) Nicole Lankton returns serve on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, Santa Monica, Calif. The Corsairs defeated the Golden West Rustlers 3-0 in round 3 of 3C2A tournament. (Tom Rosholt | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College Corsairs cleft back (7) Annah Legaspi returns serve during round 3 of the 3C2A tournament on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, in Santa Monica, Calif. The Corsairs defeated the Golden West Rustlers 3-0. (Tom Rosholt | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College Corsair (Lto R) outside hitter (8) Reese Luke and middle blocker Nicole Lankton (5) blocks Golden West Rustler during the third round of the 3C2A tournament on Nov. 29, 2025, in Santa Monica, California. The Corsairs won the match 3-0. (Tom Rosholt | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College Corsair Coach Christian Cammayo speaks to his team following their 3-0 victory over the Golden West Rustlers in Round 3 of the 3C2A tournament on Nov. 29, 2025, in Santa Monica, Calif. (Tom Rosholt | The Corsair)