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Mira Costa, Archbishop Mitty begin quest for inaugural Division 1 boys volleyball state title as top regional seeds

Blog Central Coast Section Central Section Los Angeles City Section News NewsTicker North Coast Section Northern Section Oakland Section Sac-Joaquin Section San Diego Section San Francisco Section Sections Southern Section StaffPicks VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA May 18, 2025 0

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

St. Augustine sweeps Mission Vista in anticipated rematch to win CIF-San Diego Section Division 1 boys volleyball championship

Blog News NewsTicker San Diego Section StaffPicks VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA May 18, 2025 0

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

Everything lines up for Mater Dei boys volleyball team, which knocks off Peninsula to grab CIF-Southern Section Division 2 title

Blog News NewsTicker Southern Section StaffPicks VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA May 18, 2025 0

SANTA ANA — What a difference a year and one spot in the rankings can make. Perhaps no boys volleyball program in the CIF-Southern Section benefited from that scenario this season more than Mater Dei, and the host Monarchs took full advantage Friday night in the Division 2 final... Read more

Carlsbad withstands inspired Torrey Pines rally to prevail in five-set thriller in CIF-San Diego Section Open Division boys volleyball final

Blog News NewsTicker San Diego Section StaffPicks VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA May 18, 2025 0

SAN DIEGO – For a veteran group that had maintained every advantage against the rest of the boys volleyball programs in the CIF-San Diego Section this season, top-seed Carlsbad High found itself in an unfamiliar situation Saturday entering the deciding set against No. 3 Torrey Pines in the Open... Read more

Clairemont halts comeback bid by rival La Jolla to capture first CIF-San Diego Section Division 2 boys volleyball crown in program history

Blog News NewsTicker San Diego Section StaffPicks VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA May 18, 2025 0

SAN DIEGO – Clairemont continued to showcase two of the most promising underclassmen in the CIF-San Diego Section this season in sophomore middle blocker Sean Sumner and freshman outside hitter Grant Schmidt. But when it came time for the second-seeded Chieftains to turn away yet another comeback attempt from... Read more

Mira Costa boys volleyball team outlasts Huntington Beach to win five-set battle in CIF-Southern Section Division 1 final

Blog News NewsTicker Southern Section StaffPicks VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA May 17, 2025 0

NORWALK – Grayson Bradford didn’t have to deal with the same heartbreak experienced by his Mira Costa High boys volleyball teammates in last year’s CIF-Southern Section Division 1 final. Bradford, a Crespi High transfer, was highly motivated to not only help the Mustangs leave the Cerritos College gymnasium Friday... Read more

NCVA Wraps a Standout 2024–2025 Season With Region Championships

Blog News NewsTicker NorCal Edition Northern Section StaffPicks VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA May 12, 2025 0

NCVA Wraps a Standout 2024–2025 Season With Region Championships The Northern California Volleyball Association (NCVA) has had a monumental 2024–2025 season, marking one of its most successful years to date. With a record-breaking 875 teams competing across the Boys Power League, Girls Power League, and Girls Premier League, the... Read more

Mira Costa boys volleyball team continues to honor memory of Loyola’s Braun Levi following May 4 tragic death by returning to CIF-Southern Section Division 1 final

Blog News NewsTicker Southern Section StaffPicks VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA May 10, 2025 0

MANHATTAN BEACH – The T-shirts showcased a powerful message to “Live Like Braun.” The remarkable performance Friday night on the volleyball court was a reminder to visiting Corona del Mar and the rest of the state about what it means to “Play Like Costa.” Competing for the second time... Read more

Long Beach Poly outlasts Anaheim Canyon to capture inaugural CIF-Southern Section Division 3 beach volleyball championship

Blog High School Beach Volleyball High School Beach Volleyball News NewsTicker Southern Section StaffPicks VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA May 3, 2025 0

LONG BEACH – Simone Millsap can still recall the days when the members of the Long Beach Poly beach volleyball team were writing jersey numbers on their own shirts ahead of matches. Not only did the Jackrabbits arrive Saturday at Long Beach City College all outfitted with custom uniforms,... Read more

The Far Western National Qualifier: NCVA’s Biggest Tournament of the Season

Blog Club Sports News NewsTicker StaffPicks VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA March 24, 2025 0

Volleyball teams from across the country are about to gather in Reno, Nevada, for one of the most exhilarating volleyball tournaments of the year—the Far Western National Qualifier. Hosted by the Northern California Volleyball Association (NCVA), this prestigious girls’ event spans three weekends, bringing together 500 teams at each... Read more

NCVA Girls Volleyball Heats Up with Sierra 18 and Far Western National Qualifiers

Blog News NewsTicker StaffPicks VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA February 26, 2025 0

As the 2025 club volleyball season progresses, the Northern California Volleyball Association (NCVA) is gearing up for two of its most significant tournaments: the Sierra 18 and the Far Western National Qualifiers. These prestigious events will bring together some of the best young volleyball players in the country as... Read more

NCVA Power League Hits Record Growth for Girls Volleyball 2024/2025 Season

Blog News NewsTicker VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA February 13, 2025 0

It’s a record-breaking year for the Northern California Volleyball Association (NCVA), with a 30 percent overall increase in girls’ volleyball team registrations for elite tournaments that are part of its Power League. This significant surge in volleyball registration reveals the growing popularity of the sport and is a testament... Read more