COD women’s volleyball off to strong start, earns highest ranking in program history
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) -- College of the Desert women's volleyball is off to a strong start this season, going 5-2 through their first seven matches.

In fact, the Roadrunners' success has them ranked No. 12 in the week one California Community College Women's Volleyball Coaches Association (3CWVCA) poll, the highest ranking in program history.
College of the Desert women's volleyball (5-2 overall) is off to a strong start this season, earning their highest ranking in program history. The Roadrunners are No. 12 in the 3CWVCA and looking to keep it going the rest of the way. @COD_Athletics @KESQ @KenjiitoKESQ pic.twitter.com/gP2GuqvZB3
— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) September 3, 2025
The Roadrunners' rise comes after several strong victories, including their first-ever win over Moorpark (#14), their first win over Citrus since 1991, and program-first matchups, and victories, against El Camino and LA Harbor.
Even in a pair of narrow losses to #6 LA Mission, the Roadrunners proved they can compete with the state's elite.

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