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Cathedral Catholic girls volleyball closes out Mater Dei in rematch in Southern California Open Division regional final
SAN DIEGO – Cathedral Catholic got a taste of revenge against Mater Dei more than 10 weeks earlier, but it only made the Dons hungrier to enjoy an even sweeter victory Tuesday night in their highly anticipated rematch in the Southern California Open Division girls volleyball regional final. Despite... Read more
Cathedral Catholic, Ross Branson receive top regional seeds in Open Division girls volleyball playoffs
Mater Dei captured back-to-back CIF-Southern Section Division 1 girls volleyball titles, despite not being the top seed. In order for the Monarchs to repeat as Open Division state champions for the first time in program history, they will also have to achieve the feat as a No. 2 seed.... Read more
Mater Dei sweeps Sierra Canyon to win back-to-back Southern Section Division 1 girls volleyball titles
It was difficult to decide what the most impressive act of the day was for Mater Dei sophomore standout Westley Matavao, whether it was helping the Monarchs with 12 kills and seven digs in the CIF-Southern Section Division 1 girls volleyball final against Sierra Canyon or leading family, friends... Read more
Girls Volleyball Section Rankings
The high school girls volleyball season has concluded the regular-season schedule in every section across the state, with playoff competition already underway and building anticipation and excitement with championship matches on the horizon in the next two weeks. Here is a look at the top girls volleyball programs in... Read more
Sierra Canyon, Mater Dei lead loaded field in Southern Section Division 1 girls volleyball playoffs
The only source of optimism for the elite eight teams selected to compete in the CIF-Southern Section Division 1 girls volleyball playoffs is that it’s not a single-elimination tournament. Instead, Sierra Canyon, Mater Dei, Huntington Beach, Mira Costa, Marymount, Redondo Union, Los Alamitos and Temecula Valley will compete in... Read more
Girls Volleyball Section Rankings
The high school girls volleyball season has concluded regular-season competition in several sections across the state, with others wrapping up next week. Several teams are already preparing for postseason opportunities in the days ahead. Here is a look at the top girls volleyball programs in each of the 10... Read more
Marymount girls volleyball grabs another National Division Gold Bracket title at Nike Tournament of Champions
MESA, Ariz. – It might not have been the title Marymount had in mind when it took the court at the start of Saturday’s schedule at the Nike Tournament of Champions. But when two of the state’s longest girls volleyball winning streaks were halted less than 10 minutes apart... Read more
Eastlake girls volleyball elevates effort to earn thrilling pool-play wins at Nike Tournament of Champions
MESA, Ariz. – For a group that struggled during the first month of the season with being able to respond well in pressure situations, the Chula Vista Eastlake girls volleyball team continued its recent string of clutch performances Friday during National Division pool play at the Nike Tournament of... Read more
Girls Volleyball Section Rankings
The high school girls volleyball season continues to build momentum all across the state, with several teams having already competed in multiple prestigious tournaments and other national events and marquee matchups scheduled in the days and weeks ahead. Here is a look at the top girls volleyball programs in... Read more
Mater Dei, Marymount headline Nike Tournament of Champions girls volleyball field in Arizona
Mater Dei and Marymount produced a thrilling three-set battle Sept. 21 in the final of the Durango Fall Classic in Las Vegas. The California powers could be headed for a potential rematch at the Nike Tournament of Champions at the Arizona Athletic Grounds at Legacy Sports Complex in Mesa.... Read more
Westley Matavao leads Mater Dei to back-to-back Durango Fall Classic titles
For the second time in a three-week span, the Mater Dei High girls volleyball team found itself playing in a deciding third set against a California rival in a tournament final. The biggest difference for the Monarchs in Saturday’s championship match against Marymount at the 29th Durango Fall Classic... Read more
The Durango Fall Classic: Saturday Snapshots
The Durango Fall Classic has become one of the most anticipated events on the high school volleyball calendar, drawing top teams from across the country to compete in a thrilling two-day tournament. Held annually in Las Vegas, Nevada, this year’s Durango Fall Classic once again showcased elite-level volleyball, fierce... Read more