Laguna Blanca's girls volleyball team was in search of revenge, playing Calvary Chapel Murrieta on Saturday in the finals of the Pasadena Poly Tournament. It was a rematch of last year's CIF Division V final, which was won by Calvary ChapelDespite all-tournament performances by Katie Borden and Jackie Harvey, the Owls were downed 25-22, 25-21 in a close match. … [Read more...]

After an 0-2 start, Roger Kuntz's San Marcos girls volleyball team is now 5-3 with a third-place finish under its belt in the Dave Mohs Tournament."It was just awesome. I couldn't have written it much better," said Kuntz on Saturday night.The Royals began the day by beating La Habra 25-18, 26-24, 15-9 to finish pool play at a perfect 3-0. Then came the playoff bracket, where they handled Huntington Beach Marina easily, 25-15, 25-13. … [Read more...]

With three Channel League girls volleyball teams representing the South Coast at the 64-team field of the Dave Mohs Orange County Championships, the Channel League can see how well it stacks up against Southern California's best.Quite nicely, thanks.Dos Pueblos, San Marcos and Santa Barbara each won their two matches in pool play on Friday and each sit atop their respective 4-team pools.  … [Read more...]

Oxnard was not much of a test for the Santa Barbara High girls volleyball team on Thursday, as the Dons picked up a 25-8, 25-16, 25-16 home victory.Assistant coach Lee Carlander highlighted the play of senior Claire Woolf at outside hitter as well as the back-row play of Sarah Mendoza.Mimi Cuttrell was 5-for-5 hitting in the first game and also notched two blocks. Torrie Armstrong picked up a big block at the opposite hitter spot, and Carlander was also pleased with the play of Jessica … [Read more...]

   Despite a valiant defensive effort, Carpinteria's girls volleyball team wasn't able to get by the block of Laguna Blanca enough to avoid a 23-25, 25-11, 25-12, 25-19 loss to the Owls on Thursday.   "We came out really strong in game one and the girls were really pumped to play Laguna because we lost to them in their tournament last weekend," said Warriors coach Katie Dolge.    But Laguna's block warmed up in the second, as did the Owls' defense, the rest of the way.   … [Read more...]

   Caitlin Racich pounded 19 kills to lead the Dos Pueblos girls volleyball team to a thrilling 25-20, 25-20, 20-25, 21-25, 15-13 win over Thousand Oaks at Sovine Gym on Tuesday night.   The Chargers (2-1) trailed 13-12 in the final frame, but pulled it together for the win.   "It was a fun match because our kids never lost composure, and that's key," said coach Tina Brown.   Carly Wopat had 15 kills and sister Samantha added 11, with each twin committing only two errors. … [Read more...]

Beating a defending state champion is a good way to start any season. Santa Barbara High’s girls volleyball team did just that at J.R. Richards Gym on Thursday, downing Division III powerhouse Harvard Westlake 25-17, 20-23, 25-17, 26-24. Mimi Cuttrell had 15 kills and Hadley Simmons added 14 in the middle for the Dons. … [Read more...]