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NCVA Packs October with Must-Play Volleyball Events
Spooky season is expected to be a lot more thrilling for volleyball players. This is because the Northern California Volleyball Association (NCVA) is packing October with plenty of events for local athletes to showcase their skills, tryout for clubs, and—most of all—have fun playing their favorite sport. From spooky... Read more
Torrey Pines girls volleyball team takes down rival Cathedral Catholic in Texas to capture Gold Division title at Volleypalooza
Torrey Pines already knew it would have at least one chance to square off against rival Cathedral Catholic during the regular season. The Falcons likely anticipated another showdown with the reigning CIF Open Division state champion Dons in the CIF-San Diego Section Open Division playoffs. But Torrey Pines received... Read more
Mater Dei becomes first California girls volleyball team to reach Nike Tournament of Champions Southeast National Division Platinum Bracket final, but falls to Cornerstone Christian of Texas
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Mater Dei had already made history before it even took the court Saturday night against Cornerstone Christian of Texas by becoming the first California girls volleyball program to reach the National Division Platinum Bracket final at Nike Tournament of Champions Southeast. Unfortunately for the Monarchs, Cornerstone... Read more
NCVA Debuts New Spike Fright Event And More Fall News
The fall volleyball season is quickly approaching, and players can look forward to an exciting experience coming out of a standout summer with the NCVA. The Northern California Volleyball Association (NCVA) announced a fun new Halloween-inspired event, along with the dates for fall tryouts and the start of the... Read more
Redondo Union girls volleyball team secures runner-up for second year in a row at Ann Kang Invitational, as Byron Nelson of Texas repeats as champion
For the second year in a row, Redondo Union demonstrated that it was the top California girls volleyball program competing at the Ann Kang Invitational at Iolani School in Honolulu, Hawaii. But for the second straight season, the Sea Hawks encountered a roadblock in the Gold Bracket championship match... Read more
NCVA Announces August Tryout Date For 2025 Boys Power League Plus  Schedule
The Northern California Volleyball Association (NCVA) revealed tryouts for its upcoming new season of Boys Power League will take place on August 8. While male volleyball players of all ages have to wait another month before tryouts, the Girls Power League (15U to 18U) has first serve, with tryouts... Read more
National player of the year Grayson Bradford leads four AVCA boys volleyball All-Americans for top-ranked Mira Costa
Following a season that culminated with Mira Costa High being recognized as the top-ranked high school boys volleyball team in the country, highlighted by winning the inaugural CIF Division 1 state championship May 31 in Fresno, the Mustangs were rewarded Wednesday with four student-athletes earning All-America honors by the... Read more
Masterful performance by top-ranked Mira Costa boys volleyball team in sweep of Archbishop Mitty in inaugural Division 1 state final
FRESNO – Mira Costa knows it belongs in the discussion when it comes to highlighting the best boys volleyball teams not only in the school’s great championship legacy, but in California prep history. When it comes to determining the elite high school program in the country this season, the... Read more
Jackson Cryst helps Sage Hill secure first Division 3 boys volleyball state championship; Mater Dei Catholic captures Division 4 state crown
FRESNO – From a forgettable February to a remarkable run in May, Sage Hill experienced a range of emotions throughout the season, but there was plenty of euphoria Saturday for the Lightning following the inaugural CIF Division 3 boys volleyball state final. Despite opening its schedule with five consecutive... Read more
Mater Dei defeats Buchanan to capture Division 2 boys volleyball state championship, winning first title in California prep history
FRESNO – Even after enduring a first set where the Mater Dei High boys volleyball team was victimized by 12 unforced errors Friday night in the inaugural CIF Division 2 state championship match, Monarchs head coach Jake Nuneviller kept reminding himself and his players that he wouldn’t trade positions... Read more
NCVA Gears Up for June 21 Beach Volleyball Tournament
The Northern California Volleyball Association (NCVA) continues its remarkable 2024–2025 season by hosting its upcoming and much-anticipated beach volleyball summer series. Following a record-setting indoor season that saw 875 teams compete across the Boys Power, Girls Power, and Girls Premier Leagues, NCVA is now turning its attention to its... 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