Alondra Sanchez, Women's Soccer - Week of Sept. 22-28

The VC women's soccer team had some bad breaks in the early season, including an injury to returning All-American center back Leslie Torres.  Sophomore team captain Alondra Sanchez has stepped right in and anchored the VC defense from her center back position, helping Ventura hold opponents to one goal or less in six of the Pirates 10 matches. The Santa Clara High School product has led Ventura as the team has recently gotten their groove back, winning four of the past five outings, including a 3-2 victory at Moorpark last Friday in the Western State Conference opener. Alondra has been named this week's VC Pirate Student Athlete of the Week sponsored by M & M Sports.