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South Pasadena rallies for five-set win in Division 4 girls volleyball state final, highlighting three titles in one day for Tigers

Blog Central Coast Section Central Section News North Coast Section Sac-Joaquin Section San Diego Section Southern Section StaffPicks VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA November 26, 2024 0

South Pasadena completed a trifecta Saturday by winning titles in three different sports, but the most thrilling performance came in the Division 4 final at the CIF State Girls Volleyball Championships at Santiago Canyon College in Orange. The Tigers rallied from a two-set deficit against Hilmar to produce a... Read more

Cathedral Catholic completes dominant run to second Open Division girls volleyball state title in three years

Blog Central Coast Section News NewsTicker San Diego Section StaffPicks VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA November 24, 2024 0

ORANGE – Mae Kordas showed compassion Saturday night when it came to the Cathedral Catholic senior standout sparing the life of a spider. Unfortunately for Archbishop Mitty, Kordas was relentless and unforgiving when it came to her attacking and blocking during the CIF State Girls Volleyball Open Division Championships.... Read more

Cathedral Catholic girls volleyball closes out Mater Dei in rematch in Southern California Open Division regional final

Blog Central Coast Section News NewsTicker San Diego Section Southern Section StaffPicks VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA November 20, 2024 0

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

Blog Central Coast Section Central Section News NewsTicker North Coast Section Sac-Joaquin Section San Diego Section Southern Section StaffPicks VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA November 12, 2024 0

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

Blog News NewsTicker Southern Section StaffPicks VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA November 11, 2024 0

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

Volleyball Gift Guide for Winter 2024: Top Picks for High School Athletes

Blog News Product Reviews/Top Ten Lists/Resources/Tips VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA November 7, 2024 0

‘Tis the season to start shopping. And for volleyball athletes, now is the time to start thinking about practical gifts that include new gear to help boost motivation and performance. Whether it’s gearing up for winter training or preparing for the spring season, these volleyball essentials are bound to... Read more

NCVA Announces Youth and Adult Division For December Holiday Bonanza

News NewsTicker North Coast Section Northern Section StaffPicks Volleyball VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA November 5, 2024 0

The holiday season is going to be filled with volleyball cheer. The Northern California Volleyball Association (NCVA) is hosting its Holiday Bonanza, an action-packed weekend of top-tier competition and festive fun. This annual event brings together teams from across the region to showcase their skills on the court. This... Read more

Girls Volleyball Section Rankings

Blog Central Coast Section Central Section Los Angeles City Section News NewsTicker North Coast Section Northern Section Oakland Section Rankings Sac-Joaquin Section San Diego Section San Francisco Section Southern Section StaffPicks VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA November 5, 2024 0

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

A Guide to Volleyball Positions: Everything You Need To Know To Find Your Role

Blog Club Sports StaffPicks VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA October 29, 2024 0

Volleyball is a fast-paced sport that requires teamwork, strategy, and skills. Those who are new to sports need to decide what position to take on the court. Each position has its unique responsibilities, different skills required, and playing style. This guide will help you understand the various volleyball positions... Read more

Taft girls volleyball, seeking first title in a decade, gets top seed in L.A. City Section Open Division playoffs

Blog Los Angeles City Section News NewsTicker StaffPicks VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA October 25, 2024 0

Taft has won five L.A. City girls volleyball titles in program history, but the Toreadors are still seeking their first Open Division championship. Following losses in the Open Division finals the past two years, Taft begins its pursuit of a potential third consecutive appearance in the championship match as... Read more

The Best Podcasts for High School Athletes: Fueling Success Beyond the Field

Basketball Blog Multi-Sport News Podcasts Product Reviews/Top Ten Lists/Resources/Tips StaffPicks October 23, 2024 0

Podcasts have become extremely popular in recent years. These shows are a great way to be entertained, educated, and inspired on demand. There are podcasts on just about every genre and topic. This includes a large library of insightful sports podcasts that help to improve your game, gain insights... Read more

Sierra Canyon, Mater Dei lead loaded field in Southern Section Division 1 girls volleyball playoffs

Blog News NewsTicker Southern Section StaffPicks VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA October 23, 2024 0

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