Durango Fall Classic: CA Teams Set for Championship Bracket

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PrepDig had the privilege of attending one of the best-run high school tournaments in the country—the Durango Fall Classic—and Day 1 was nothing short of spectacular! From the swag to the high-octane competition, every detail has been thoughtfully crafted to make this a truly memorable event. Day 1 was an absolute thrill, featuring top-tier talent from some of the nation's best high school volleyball programs. Huge props to the tournament organizers for their expert seeding, which resulted in fiercely competitive pools across the board.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we head into Day 2, a major shout-out goes to the California teams advancing to the Championship Bracket. These teams fought hard and are ready for these intense matchups in the Qualifying Rounds tomorrow morning.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Durango High School</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>8:00 AM, Court 1 – <span style="text-decoration: underline">Los Alamitos</span> vs Prestonwood Christian Academy (TX)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Players to Watch</strong>: [player_tooltip player_id='469702' first='Ashley' last='Repetti'], [player_tooltip player_id='400985' first='Katy' last='Foley'], [player_tooltip player_id='510530' first='Kaitlyn' last='Herweg']<br>Los Alamitos displayed impressive balance on both sides of the court today. With a powerful offense and a rock-solid defense, they'll face a tough Prestonwood team in what promises to be an exciting showdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>8:00 AM, Court 2 – <span style="text-decoration: underline">Redondo Union</span> vs Assumption (KY)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Players to Watch: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='391080' first='Abby' last='Zimmerman'], Bella Jones, [player_tooltip player_id='391083' first='Taylor' last='Boice'], [player_tooltip player_id='712206' first='Addi' last='Junk'], [player_tooltip player_id='712189' first='Avery' last='Junk']<br>Redondo Union will be squaring off against powerhouse Assumption from Kentucky. Redondo's dynamic offense and gritty defense will be tested, but with stars like [player_tooltip player_id='391080' first='Abby' last='Zimmerman'] leading the charge, they're ready for battle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>8:00 AM, Court 3 – <span style="text-decoration: underline">Mater Dei </span>vs Marist (IL)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Players to Watch: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='228678' first='Layli' last='Ostovar'], [player_tooltip player_id='455792' first='Emma' last='Kingston'], [player_tooltip player_id='391082' first='Addison' last='Coady'], [player_tooltip player_id='482047' first='Westley' last='Matavao']<br>Mater Dei, a serious contender to go all the way. Their roster is stacked with talent, and they'll take on Marist from Illinois in what should be another nail-biter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>8:00 AM, Court 4 – <span style="text-decoration: underline">Sierra Canyon</span> vs Carrollwood Day (FL)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Players to Watch</strong>: [player_tooltip player_id='545313' first='Hanna' last='McGinest'], [player_tooltip player_id='545258' first='Evangeline' last='Jeffries'], [player_tooltip player_id='706310' first='Lauren' last='Lynch'], Brandi Boston, Deavan Antoine-Dillon<br>Sierra Canyon is ranked #1 in the state according to MaxPreps. With undefeated performances today, they're looking to carry that momentum into tomorrow's match against Carrollwood Day. Expect fireworks on Court 4!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>9:15 AM, Court 1 – <span style="text-decoration: underline">Cathedral Catholic vs Marymount </span>(CA)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cathedral Catholic Players to Watch</strong>: [player_tooltip player_id='291971' first='Mae' last='Kordas'], [player_tooltip player_id='366679' first='Maya' last='Evens'], [player_tooltip player_id='533581' first='Kalea' last='Lee'], [player_tooltip player_id='489536' first='Kylee-Jo' last='(JoJo) Wilson'], Mady McCarthy, [player_tooltip player_id='712163' first='Sophia' last='Johnson']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Marymount Key Players</strong>: [player_tooltip player_id='391084' first='Samantha' last='(Sammy) Destler'], [player_tooltip player_id='391096' first='Frankie' last='Jones'], Elle Vandewege, [player_tooltip player_id='391119' first='Olivia' last='Penske'], [player_tooltip player_id='366835' first='Ryan' last='Gilhooly']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This all-California battle promises to be a fan-favorite! Cathedral Catholic and Marymount are both titans in their own right, and tomorrow they'll clash in a match that could easily have been a finals match. Both teams are brimming with talent—don't miss it!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>9:15 AM, Court 2 – <span style="text-decoration: underline">Mira Costa</span> vs Xavier College Prep (AZ)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key Players</strong>: [player_tooltip player_id='189560' first='Taylor' last='Deckert'], [player_tooltip player_id='391092' first='Milly' last='McGee'], [player_tooltip player_id='401372' first='Simone' last='Roslon'], [player_tooltip player_id='391077' first='Audrey' last='Flanagan']<br>Mira Costa has been outstanding so far, and they'll take on Arizona's Xavier College Prep in another high-stakes match. With [player_tooltip player_id='189560' first='Taylor' last='Deckert'] digging everything and [player_tooltip player_id='391077' first='Audrey' last='Flanagan'] just as effective in the front row as the back row, expect Mira Costa to put on a show.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>9:15 AM, Court 3 – <span style="text-decoration: underline">Branson</span> vs Cornerstone Christian (TX)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key Players</strong>: Elena Fisher, [player_tooltip player_id='366676' first='Lauren' last='Dignan'], Celia Tolmie, Abby King<br>Branson will be representing California against Texas powerhouse Cornerstone Christian. This matchup is packed with talent, and Branson's precision and teamwork could give them the edge.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Notable Teams Missing from the Championship Bracket</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's worth mentioning that some powerhouse teams didn't make the cut for the Championship Rounds. <strong>Huntington Beach</strong>, finished 3rd in their pool with a 1-2 match record, and <strong>Torrey Pines</strong> finished 2nd in their pool with a 2-1 match record, missing out on a Championship run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There's still plenty of action ahead as these teams move forward in other competitive brackets.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stay tuned for more coverage and updates from the <strong>Durango Fall Classic</strong> as the road to the Championship continues! 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