Nevada Union hadn’t won a volleyball match versus Rocklin in two years, but that changed Wednesday night at Albert Ali Gymnasium as the Miners silenced the Thunder in three straight sets, 25-22, 25-22, 25-15. “It was our first league game and we haven’t beat Rocklin in two years,” said NU head coach Marco Salcedo. “I’m happy.” Rocklin finished last season as runner up in the Sac-Joaquin Division I tournament, losing to Granite Bay. It was the Grizzles who also knocked out NU in the semifinals in heartbreaking fashion, 3-2. Although the Miners won Wednesday night’s match in straight sets, the …












