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Palos Verdes freshman Andrew Johnson, JSerra doubles pair of Riley Anson and Brady Schaefgen win historic CIF-Southern Section boys tennis championships
CLAREMONT – JSerra finally made history with its doubles victory and the era of the next great Palos Verdes singles player officially began Thursday at the CIF-Southern Section boys tennis individual tournament. Andrew Johnson became the first freshman in the section to capture a boys singles championship since 1996... Read more
Concord De La Salle captures eighth Northern California Regional boys golf crown, but Josh Kim edged in playoff by College Prep’s Will Chang to decide individual title
Josh Kim has won both individual and team titles during his Concord De La Salle High career at the CIF/Northern California Golf Association regional boys golf final. Kim, a UCLA-bound senior, had an opportunity to achieve both Tuesday in his final appearance at the Northern California Regional Championships, before... Read more
Menlo School boys tennis team knocks off California High 6-1 in regional championship, earns rematch with University High of Irvine in state final
The most successful boys tennis program in Northern California prep history finally earned an opportunity to compete for the state’s ultimate prize. Not only did top-seed Menlo School secure the program’s 12th regional championship Saturday with a 6-1 victory against No. 3 California High of San Ramon at Broadstone... Read more
Mater Dei boys volleyball team wins first Division 2 Southern California Regional title since 2009, will play in inaugural CIF state final
SANTA ANA – Mater Dei made history in 2009 by capturing the inaugural Division 2 title in the Southern California Regional boys volleyball tournament. The top-seeded Monarchs not only ended their 16-year regional championship drought Saturday against No. 2 Francis Parker, but also created another historic opportunity by advancing... Read more
Memorable sweep for Mira Costa boys volleyball team against Huntington Beach in Division 1 Southern California Regional final
MANHATTAN BEACH – It isn’t just an ominous front-row presence or a versatile offensive attack or a remarkably deep roster that allows Mira Costa High to methodically wear down even the best boys volleyball programs in the state. The top-ranked Mustangs are also capable of staging significant rallies, relying... Read more
University High of Irvine wins third consecutive Southern California Regional boys tennis title, fifth overall with 5-2 victory against Harvard-Westlake
CLAREMONT – Harvard-Westlake arrived at the Claremont Club with a great deal of motivation to prevent University High of Irvine from becoming the first boys tennis program to win three consecutive Southern California Regional titles. But the top-seeded Trojans had plenty of options, including the most significant lineup presence... Read more
Harvard-Westlake boys tennis team earns rematch with University High of Irvine, as rivals set to square off for first time in Southern California Regional final
CLAREMONT – Harvard-Westlake and University High of Irvine have battled several times during the past 15 years in CIF-Southern Section boys tennis finals, including May 16 in the Open Division championship match at the University of Redlands. But two of the elite programs in California prep history will square... Read more
Huntington Beach boys volleyball team enjoys sweet home finale against Corona del Mar to secure rematch with Mira Costa in Division 1 Southern California Regional final
HUNTINGTON BEACH – The members of the Huntington Beach High boys volleyball team made it clear from the moment the final ball dropped May 16 in the CIF-Southern Section Division 1 championship match, the Oilers were determined to earn a rematch with the top-ranked team in the country Mira... Read more
Sophomores Jeremiah Potasi and Michael Galvin step up for Mater Dei boys volleyball team in victory in Division 2 regional playoff opener against scrappy St. Augustine
SANTA ANA – Mater Dei needed to rely on timely swings Tuesday from both of Jeremiah Potasi’s arms. The Monarchs had to count on the poise and composure from their second setter Michael Galvin. And the reigning CIF-Southern Section Division 2 boys volleyball champion also benefited from the front-row... Read more
Mira Costa, Archbishop Mitty begin quest for inaugural Division 1 boys volleyball state title as top regional seeds
For the first time in California prep history, boys volleyball state champions will be crowned in four divisions May 31 at Fresno City College. Following its first CIF-Southern Section Division 1 title since 2021 with a five-set victory Friday against Huntington Beach at Cerritos College, Mira Costa (33-2) –... Read more
University High of Irvine, Menlo School boys tennis teams receive top regional seeds in CIF USTA State Championships
University High of Irvine and Menlo School received the top seeds in their respective boys tennis regionals in the CIF USTA State Championships, looking to produce a rematch from their March 15 semifinal showdown at the All-American Invitational. The section champions first have to survive their respective two-day, eight-team... Read more
St. Augustine sweeps Mission Vista in anticipated rematch to win CIF-San Diego Section Division 1 boys volleyball championship
SAN DIEGO – St. Augustine had waited 70 days to secure a rematch against Mission Vista following a tough three-set loss at the Best of the West Invitational. When it came to deciding the best team in CIF-San Diego Section Division 1, the top-seeded Saints only needed a little... Read more