State Playoffs: Nor Cal’s Top Performers From Saturday
Chris Tobolski
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<p>The state playoffs are winding down this week. However, we take a look back at Saturday’s top performances from the Nor Cal participants.</p>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="160902" first="Rianna" last="Liu"], 5-10 Setter, Jr, Hillsdale</strong> – It was a season best performance from Liu as the Fighting Knights defeated Amador Valley in four sets in the Division 1 playoffs. She ended with 43 assists, the first time surpassing 40 this season and the third straight outing with at least 30 assists. Her previous high was 33, which came in a second-round victory over Christian Brothers.</p>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="159978" first="Jessica" last="Dean"], 5-11 Outside, Sr, Hillsdale</strong> – Dean was another key member of the Fighting Knights’ victory. She continued her impressive run by tying her season high with 24 kills, the third time she’s reached that mark this season. It was also her third straight outing of at least 23 kills and her 12th consecutive match of reaching double digit kills. She also had 14 digs.</p>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="160017" first="Audrey" last="Liddle"], 6-0 Outside, Jr, Archbishop Mitty</strong> – Liddle led the way offensively with 16 kills as the Monarchs swept Lincoln in the Open Division playoffs. She hit .452 on a team-high 31 swings. Her 11 digs not only gave her a double-double but were second most on the team against Lincoln.</p>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="160018" first="Kendra" last="MacDonald"], 6-1 Outside, Sr, Archbishop Mitty</strong> – MacDonald also made it hard on Lincoln in the Monarchs’ victory. She put up 14 kills and hit .429 on 28 swings. She also had 7 digs and 2 blocks.</p>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="159976" first="Alexis" last="Roest"], 5-10 Outside, Sr, Big Valley Christian</strong> – The Lions topped Anderson Valley in straight sets in the Nor Cal Division 6 Regionals with Roest leading the way offensively. The senior delivered a team-leading 12 kills while hitting .250 on 28 swings.</p>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="160134" first="Llyssa" last="Ocampo"], Libero/DS, Sr, Carondelet</strong> – It was a straight-set victory for Ocampo and the Cougars, who moved past Soquel in Division 3 action over the weekend. Ocampo held firm in the back row with a match-high 17 digs. It was her sixth appearance in a row recording at least 12 digs.</p>
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