CIF-STATE DIV Regional Finals 1 Glendale vs. 3 Chatsworth

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The atmosphere at the Glendale Nitros house during the high school game was electrifying—undoubtedly the most vibrant I've experienced this year. The collective energy of prospects, fans, parents, cheerleaders, and the spirit squad contributed significantly to the victory over the Chatsworth Chancellors in the Regional Finals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Glendale started the game on a strong note, prompting Coach Sina Aghassy to call two early timeouts at scores of (3-8) and (5-13).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br>Despite their efforts, the Chancellors couldn't stifle the Nitro explosion, leading to Glendale clinching the first game 25-21.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chatsworth managed to hush the crowd in the second game, securing a score of 25-17. However, the Lady Nitros dashed the Chancellors' hopes of a State Final invite by triumphing with scores of 25-21 and 25-21 in subsequent games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's take a look at who was on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":479140,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Lauren Pun","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'5u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32561","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Chatsworth","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Lauren Pun, 2024 5'5u0022 Setter for ChatsworthrnrnLauren Pun was the PrepDig Player of the Game for Chatsworth.rnrnLauren showcased exceptional setting skills, delivering a ball with minimal spin. 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