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Mater Dei boys volleyball team wins first Division 2 Southern California Regional title since 2009, will play in inaugural CIF state final

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Carmichael Jesuit captures first Division 2 boys basketball state championship, with Alijah Arenas and Chatsworth falling in final for second year in a row

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SACRAMENTO – Although Chatsworth was returning to the Golden 1 Center for the second straight year to compete for a state boys basketball championship, even that familiarity for the Chancellors couldn’t match how Carmichael Jesuit felt playing at the NBA arena twice in a 17-day span. And the motivation... Read more

Etiwanda girls basketball team emerges victorious against Ontario Christian in Southern California Regional championship to reach third straight Open Division state final, Archbishop Mitty awaits again

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ONTARIO – Defending national champions don’t go down easily. The No. 1-nationally ranked Ontario Christian girls basketball team found that out the hard way Tuesday night. Chasity Rice sank a go-ahead 3-pointer with 2:08 left and No. 2 Etiwanda went on to defeat the top-seeded Knights 67-62 in the... Read more

Brayden Burries comes up big in fourth quarter, scores 37 points to lead Eastvale Roosevelt boys basketball team to 79-76 win against Sherman Oaks Notre Dame in Southern California Regional Open Division final

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Brayden Burries’ final career performance on his home court left a lasting impression in Eastvale Roosevelt High boys basketball program history Tuesday night, giving the McDonald’s All-American and the top-seeded Mustangs an opportunity to play for an Open Division state championship following a 79-76 victory against No. 3 Sherman... Read more

Sage Hill girls basketball team relies on late surge against Windward to secure 52-41 victory in Southern California Regional championship, berth in Division 1 state final

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NEWPORT BEACH – Amalia Holguin continued to step up in the biggest moments as the junior guard has done all season for the Sage Hill girls basketball team, especially in the second half Tuesday night in the Southern California Regional final against Windward School. But the unsung heroes for... Read more