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Taft girls volleyball, seeking first title in a decade, gets top seed in L.A. City Section Open Division playoffs
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
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
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
Girls Volleyball Section Rankings
The high school girls volleyball season has concluded regular-season competition in several sections across the state, with others wrapping up next week. Several teams are already preparing for postseason opportunities in the days ahead. Here is a look at the top girls volleyball programs in each of the 10... Read more
Marymount girls volleyball grabs another National Division Gold Bracket title at Nike Tournament of Champions
MESA, Ariz. – It might not have been the title Marymount had in mind when it took the court at the start of Saturday’s schedule at the Nike Tournament of Champions. But when two of the state’s longest girls volleyball winning streaks were halted less than 10 minutes apart... Read more
Eastlake girls volleyball elevates effort to earn thrilling pool-play wins at Nike Tournament of Champions
MESA, Ariz. – For a group that struggled during the first month of the season with being able to respond well in pressure situations, the Chula Vista Eastlake girls volleyball team continued its recent string of clutch performances Friday during National Division pool play at the Nike Tournament of... Read more
Girls Volleyball Section Rankings
The high school girls volleyball season continues to build momentum all across the state, with several teams having already competed in multiple prestigious tournaments and other national events and marquee matchups scheduled in the days and weeks ahead. Here is a look at the top girls volleyball programs in... Read more
Mater Dei, Marymount headline Nike Tournament of Champions girls volleyball field in Arizona
Mater Dei and Marymount produced a thrilling three-set battle Sept. 21 in the final of the Durango Fall Classic in Las Vegas. The California powers could be headed for a potential rematch at the Nike Tournament of Champions at the Arizona Athletic Grounds at Legacy Sports Complex in Mesa.... Read more
Westley Matavao leads Mater Dei to back-to-back Durango Fall Classic titles
For the second time in a three-week span, the Mater Dei High girls volleyball team found itself playing in a deciding third set against a California rival in a tournament final. The biggest difference for the Monarchs in Saturday’s championship match against Marymount at the 29th Durango Fall Classic... Read more
The Durango Fall Classic: Saturday Snapshots
The Durango Fall Classic has become one of the most anticipated events on the high school volleyball calendar, drawing top teams from across the country to compete in a thrilling two-day tournament. Held annually in Las Vegas, Nevada, this year’s Durango Fall Classic once again showcased elite-level volleyball, fierce... Read more
Elite California girls volleyball teams seek more success at Durango Fall Classic
The 29th edition of the Durango Fall Classic girls volleyball tournament, one of the elite events in the country every fall, is scheduled for Friday and Saturday at four locations in Nevada – Durango, Palo Verde, Desert Oasis and Foothill – with 30 programs from California among the 64-team... Read more
Cathedral Catholic holds off Mater Dei to capture third straight Dave Mohs Memorial crown
For all the memorable matchups involving the girls volleyball programs at Cathedral Catholic and Mater Dei, including four showdowns in the past 13 months, the latest chapter Saturday in the championship bracket of the Dave Mohs Memorial Tournament might have been the most spectacular showcase yet. The past two... Read more