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Everything lines up for Mater Dei boys volleyball team, which knocks off Peninsula to grab CIF-Southern Section Division 2 title
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Top Volleyball Teams Set to Compete at the 2025 NCVA President’s Day Tournament
NCVA Power League sees an increase in teams registrations for the girls’ volleyball 2024-2025 season, with the President’s Day Tournament set for this weekend. The 2025 NCVA President’s Day Tournament is set to bring together top volleyball teams from across the region for a weekend of intense competition. Hosted... Read more
South Pasadena rallies for five-set win in Division 4 girls volleyball state final, highlighting three titles in one day for Tigers
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