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Mater Dei Sweeps Santa Margarita: Game Notes

Mater Dei Sweeps Santa Margarita: Game Notes
Michelle Bamford
Michelle Bamford
October 28, 2026 @ 12:21 PM
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><a href="https://prepdig.com/subscribe/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">This article is made possible by PrepDig subscribers. Thank you! ~ You can join with 30% off using code: Coachable247</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mater Dei and Santa Margarita met for the third time this season with the series tied 1-1. The Monarchs left with a 3-0 sweep, winning 25-17, 25-22 and 25-19 at home to improve to 37-1. Santa Margarita fell to 18-11. Mater Dei moved to 2-0 in the playoffs and keeps rolling toward the Division 1 championship.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mater Dei opened with a 25-17 win, held off Santa Margarita 25-22 in a tighter second set, and closed 25-19. The Monarchs hit .386 as a team, with 48 kills on 101 swings and nine errors, and added eight blocks and 63 digs. Santa Margarita played without Texas commit [player_tooltip player_id='500618' first='Ireland' last='Real'], who leads the Eagles with 236 kills this season. She was in a walking boot on the sidelines and is expected to return for the state playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mater Dei won with offense spread across the lineup, setters who kept every hitter involved, and a block that covered the net from pin to pin. Santa Margarita's best moments came from its back row and the right side, where Mackenzie McDaniel and [player_tooltip player_id='492745' first='Kate' last='Jackson'] both found ways to score. Below are notes on 15 players from both rosters.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Match: CIF-SS Division 1, Round 2 | Mater Dei 3, Santa Margarita 0</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Mater Dei</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["545359"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae227d59e1f3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='545359' first='Saaliyah' last='Brown']</strong> attacked down the line and cross all night.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She worked off the top of the block to convert and found open court throughout the match. She finished with 10 kills on 15 swings without an error (.667) and added two blocks, one of them solo. Before the match she said she wanted to bring energy, leadership and confidence while “giving my team everything I have.” Hitting both angles and shutting down outside hitters is what that looks like on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["770397"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae227d59e22a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='770397' first='Sienna' last='Cicero']</strong> gave her hitters clean second balls.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sienna stood out for communication, competitiveness and staying locked in. She is ranked No. 55 in the state, and last night she showed why. She led Mater Dei with 16 digs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She used her hands well on the second ball and communicated so everyone stayed on the same page. She also contributed from the service line with an ace. Before the match, Sienna said serve receive is how she helps her setters run the offense and that she was excited “to keep the ball off the floor.” Even though she is still new to the libero position, last night you couldn't tell.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["455792"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae227d59e24c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='455792' first='Emma' last='Kingston']</strong> closed the net from pin to pin.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Emma is a 6'4" senior middle committed to Cal and ranked No. 22 in the state's 2027 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Emma was fired up last night over a net call. I have watched Emma play for years, and last night she showed passion on the court. She blocked with fast footwork and covered the full length of the net with ease. On offense she used her wrist snap to control her angles with purpose, cutting the ball both left and right. She finished with 4 kills on 8 swings without an error.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["482047"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae227d59e26c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='482047' first='Westley' last='Matavao']</strong> attacked from everywhere on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In my 2027 Top 10 piece this fall, I wrote about a six-rotation outside with nearly 1,000 career kills and 730 career digs. Last night she finished with 9 kills, 2 aces and 9 digs, and took 17 serve receptions. Her back-row attacks and serving fit that profile.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She was dominant in front-row and back-row attacks and from the service line. She moves around the court with ease and uses a powerful arm swing to place the ball. She went back to her classic top-spin serve, fast and hard, and cut the ball at a hard angle for back-to-back kills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["486781"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae227d59e28b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='486781' first='Katherine' last='Nowak']</strong> stayed consistent with her swing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Katherine was a JSerra outside hitter and has transitioned into a starter for Mater Dei. Making that move as a senior and earning a starting spot is impressive. She shows tremendous team chemistry.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Her offensive work was steady all night, including a fantastic two in the middle for the kill. She made smart offensive choices over the block. She finished with 9 kills (.400), 12 digs and 14 serve receptions, and scored 11 points from the service line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["769741"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae227d59e2aa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='769741' first='Jimin' last='Seung']</strong> has always been impressive mechanically, and her freshman poise in high-stakes games is phenomenal.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jimin swings fast and fearless with a volleyball IQ beyond her freshman year. She is an offensive threat who knows when to swing and when to shoot, and she hit the hard angle with skill. She was also a threat at the service line. In two sets she had 4 kills, an ace and a block assist. Jimin has made a strong name for herself.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["748210"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae227d59e2c8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='748210' first='Jael' last='Smith']</strong> took the net away from hitters.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She is a 6'3" sophomore middle. She is ranked the No. 1 2029 middle in California and No. 2 in the state overall. Jael plays above her class. She led Mater Dei with 6 blocks, three of them solo, and hit .643 with 9 kills and no errors.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She was dominant at the net with a long extension and worked her swings around the block, hitting both the right and left angle. Before the match, Jael told me “I can pull a blocker with a strong approach” and that making a play does not always mean you're the one scoring. Her swings around the block and her presence at the net did that work.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["515127"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae227d59e2e8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='515127' first='Riley' last='Stringer']</strong> has always been one to watch, and her performance last night showed why younger athletes should watch and emulate her.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In my piece on juniors running the most offense, Riley averaged 5.0 assists per set (462 assists over 92 sets). She is ranked No. 1 in the state among setters and right sides.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Riley ran the Mater Dei offense with control. She delivered to all of her hitters and kept the communication constant. She finished with 25 assists (8.3 per set), an ace and 4 digs. She reads the ball off the pass. She plays with discipline on defense, getting the ball up on the right side and staying back where she needs to be. She was also consistent at the service line, including delivering an ace. Before the match, Riley told me she controls the pace by staying calm and collected when the team feels anxious. That is the job a setter has in a playoff match, and she handled it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Santa Margarita</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["782718"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae227d59e307"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='782718' first='Ella' last='Asher']</strong> put her whole approach behind the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She gets up and puts a strong arm swing behind the ball with lots of momentum from her approach. She is hungry for the set and communicates well with her setter. Before the match, Ella said a big gym asks for “trust in one another.” Her communication with her setter showed that and she played with complete poise in front of the Mater Dei crowd.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["781994"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae227d59e326"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='781994' first='Mikka' last='Gonzalez']</strong> gave herself room to work.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mikka is a fun middle to watch who always plays with a smile.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She kept excellent space and distance from the setter when hitting. That gave her enough room to take the angle. She made the most of the sets she saw and looks ready for more.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["492745"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae227d59e343"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='492745' first='Kate' last='Jackson']</strong> played with a smile and a strong jump serve.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kate is a USC commit and played a great match in front of her sister, Pepperdine's Grace Jackson, who cheered the loudest in the Santa Margarita section. She leads Santa Margarita with 30 aces this season, per MaxPreps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kate did the work on the court last night. Offensively she was the go-to hitter and in the back row she delivered her deadly top spin jump serve. She plays with passion for the game. Before the match, Kate said Santa Margarita wanted to “compete for every point” and bring the same energy it has had all season. Her performance did just that.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["481528"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae227d59e362"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='481528' first='Luna' last='Magallanes']</strong> continues to impress with her overall stature on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Luna showed serve receive discipline with a platform that absorbs the ball well. She served well to the areas her coach asked for, including an important ace on [player_tooltip player_id='482047' first='Westley' last='Matavao']. Luna plays locked in on defense with no unnecessary movement.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["532639"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae227d59e381"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='532639' first='Mackenzie' last='McDaniel']</strong> kept the right side involved.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She attacked strongly on the right side and got the ball down at a hard angle. She stayed locked in to convert sets from the libero and played with discipline on defense. Before the match, Mackenzie said attacking is about “reading blockers, choosing the right shot” and making smart decisions under pressure. Her hard-angle swings were built on that.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["903414"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae227d59e3a1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='903414' first='Karla' last='“KC” Medina']</strong> set the tone in serve receive.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last fall, as a freshman, KC was one of two freshmen on the floor when Santa Margarita won the CIF Southern Section title. Last night she dug tough swings and stayed steady at the service line. She leads Santa Margarita in digs (298) and receptions (384) this season, per MaxPreps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With an excellent serve receive platform, she communicated clearly so everyone knew which angles she was responsible for. She moved all around the court reading hitters, used her hands well on the second ball to her hitters, and served an ace. In last week's preview, KC said she was looking forward most to competing with high-level teams. She played like it last night.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1054079"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae227d59e3c4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1054079' first='Ari' last='Robinson']</strong> took matters into her own hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ari moved to setter a year ago after playing six rotations at outside hitter. She leads Santa Margarita with 381 assists this season, per MaxPreps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last night, she extended her full body to get the ball to her hitters with ease and mixed up the offense. After two beautiful sets to the outside hitter that were blocked, she delivered a kill from the right side herself. In last week's preview, Ari said she runs an offense “with an attacker's mindset” and takes pride in chasing down tough balls. Both showed up last night.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">What's Next</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mater Dei (2-0) hosts Oaks Christian (1-1) at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 31. 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Mater Dei and Santa Margarita met for the third time this season with the series tied 1-1. The Monarchs left with a 3-0 sweep, winning 25-17, 25-22 and 25-19 at home to improve to 37-1. Santa Margarita fell to 18-11. Mater Dei moved to 2-0 in the playoffs and keeps rolling toward the Division 1 championship.

Mater Dei opened with a 25-17 win, held off Santa Margarita 25-22 in a tighter second set, and closed 25-19. The Monarchs hit .386 as a team, with 48 kills on 101 swings and nine errors, and added eight blocks and 63 digs. Santa Margarita played without Texas commit Ireland Real Ireland Real Ireland Real 6'4" | OH Santa Margarita | 2027 State #4 Nation CA , who leads the Eagles with 236 kills this season. She was in a walking boot on the sidelines and is expected to return for the state playoffs.

Mater Dei won with offense spread across the lineup, setters who kept every hitter involved, and a block that covered the net from pin to pin. Santa Margarita's best moments came from its back row and the right side, where Mackenzie McDaniel and Kate Jackson Kate Jackson Kate Jackson 5'11" | OH/DS/L Santa Margarita Catholic | 2027 State CA both found ways to score. Below are notes on 15 players from both rosters.

Match: CIF-SS Division 1, Round 2 | Mater Dei 3, Santa Margarita 0


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Long Beach State
Saaliyah Brown

Saaliyah Brown

CA
RS
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS RS
CLASS 2027
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State: California
School: Mater Dei
Club: Forza1 CA

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Mater Dei Sweeps Santa Margarita: Game Notes Mater Dei Sweeps Santa Margarita: Game Notes Mater Dei Sweeps Santa Margarita: Game Notes attacked down the line and cross all night. She worked off the top of the block to convert and found open court throughout the match. She finished with 10 kills on 15 swings without an error…

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Sienna Cicero

Sienna Cicero

CA #55
OH/DS/L #16
HEIGHT 5'7"
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CLASS 2029
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Sienna Cicero

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State: California
School: Mater Dei
Club: SC Rockstar

Sienna Cicero Sienna Cicero Sienna Cicero 5'7" | OH/DS/L Mater Dei | 2029 State CA gave her hitters clean second balls.

Sienna stood out for communication, competitiveness and staying locked in. She is ranked No. 55 in the state, and last night she showed why. She led Mater Dei with 16 digs.

She used her hands well on the second ball and communicated so everyone stayed on the same page. She also contributed from the service line with an ace. Before the match, Sienna said serve receive is how she helps her setters run the offense and that she was excited “to keep the ball off the floor.” Even though she is still new to the libero position, last night you couldn't tell.

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California
Emma Kingston

Emma Kingston

CA #22
MB/RS #4
HEIGHT 6'4"
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CLASS 2027
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Emma Kingston

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State: California
School: Mater Dei
Club: Wave Volleyball Club

Emma Kingston Emma Kingston Emma Kingston 6'4" | MB/RS Mater Dei | 2027 State #163 Nation CA closed the net from pin to pin.

Emma is a 6'4" senior middle committed to Cal and ranked No. 22 in the state's 2027 class.

Emma was fired up last night over a net call. I have watched Emma play for years, and last night she showed passion on the court. She blocked with fast footwork and covered the full length of the net with ease. On offense she used her wrist snap to control her angles with purpose, cutting the ball both left and right. She finished with 4 kills on 8 swings without an error.

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UCLA
Westley Matavao

Westley Matavao

CA
OH
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS OH
CLASS 2027
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Westley Matavao

State: California
School: Mater Dei
Club: Forza1North

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Mater Dei Sweeps Santa Margarita: Game Notes Mater Dei Sweeps Santa Margarita: Game Notes Mater Dei Sweeps Santa Margarita: Game Notes attacked from everywhere on the court. In my 2027 Top 10 piece this fall, I wrote about a six-rotation outside with nearly 1,000 career kills and 730 career digs. Last night she finished with 9 kills,…

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Georgetown (DC)
Katherine Nowak

Katherine Nowak

CA
OH
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CLASS 2027
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Katherine Nowak

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State: California
School: Mater Dei
Club: Wave Volleyball Club

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Mater Dei Sweeps Santa Margarita: Game Notes Mater Dei Sweeps Santa Margarita: Game Notes Mater Dei Sweeps Santa Margarita: Game Notes stayed consistent with her swing. Katherine was a JSerra outside hitter and has transitioned into a starter for Mater Dei. Making that move as a senior and earning a starting spot is impressive. She shows tremendous…

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Jimin Seung

Jimin Seung

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Jimin Seung

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State: California
School: Mater Dei
Club: Tstreet Volleyball Club

Jimin Seung Jimin Seung Jimin Seung 6'1" | OH Mater Dei | 2030 CA has always been impressive mechanically, and her freshman poise in high-stakes games is phenomenal.

Jimin swings fast and fearless with a volleyball IQ beyond her freshman year. She is an offensive threat who knows when to swing and when to shoot, and she hit the hard angle with skill. She was also a threat at the service line. In two sets she had 4 kills, an ace and a block assist. Jimin has made a strong name for herself.

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Jael Smith

Jael Smith

CA
MB
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS MB
CLASS 2029
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Jael Smith

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State: California
School: Mater Dei
Club: SC Rockstar

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Mater Dei Sweeps Santa Margarita: Game Notes Mater Dei Sweeps Santa Margarita: Game Notes Mater Dei Sweeps Santa Margarita: Game Notes took the net away from hitters. She is a 6'3" sophomore middle. She is ranked the No. 1 2029 middle in California and No. 2 in the state overall. Jael plays above her class. She led…

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Hawaii
Riley Stringer

Riley Stringer

CA #7
S/RS #1
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS S/RS
CLASS 2028
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Riley Stringer

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State: California
School: Mater Dei
Club: SC Rockstar

Riley Stringer Riley Stringer Riley Stringer 5'11" | S/RS Mater Dei | 2028 State #46 Nation CA has always been one to watch, and her performance last night showed why younger athletes should watch and emulate her.

In my piece on juniors running the most offense, Riley averaged 5.0 assists per set (462 assists over 92 sets). She is ranked No. 1 in the state among setters and right sides.

Riley ran the Mater Dei offense with control. She delivered to all of her hitters and kept the communication constant. She finished with 25 assists (8.3 per set), an ace and 4 digs. She reads the ball off the pass. She plays with discipline on defense, getting the ball up on the right side and staying back where she needs to be. She was also consistent at the service line, including delivering an ace. Before the match, Riley told me she controls the pace by staying calm and collected when the team feels anxious. That is the job a setter has in a playoff match, and she handled it.

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Santa Margarita

Ella Asher

Ella Asher

CA #WL
OH #WL
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS OH
CLASS 2028
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Ella Asher

State: California
School: Santa Margarita
Club: A4 Volleyball Club

Ella Asher Ella Asher Ella Asher 5'9" | OH Santa Margarita | 2028 CA put her whole approach behind the ball.

She gets up and puts a strong arm swing behind the ball with lots of momentum from her approach. She is hungry for the set and communicates well with her setter. Before the match, Ella said a big gym asks for “trust in one another.” Her communication with her setter showed that and she played with complete poise in front of the Mater Dei crowd.

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Mikka Gonzalez

Mikka Gonzalez

CA #WL
MB #WL
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS MB
CLASS 2028
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HS
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CA
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Mikka Gonzalez

State: California
School: Santa Margarita Catholic
Club: San Clemente Vbc

Mikka Gonzalez Mikka Gonzalez Mikka Gonzalez 5'11" | MB Santa Margarita Catholic | 2028 CA gave herself room to work.

Mikka is a fun middle to watch who always plays with a smile.

She kept excellent space and distance from the setter when hitting. That gave her enough room to take the angle. She made the most of the sets she saw and looks ready for more.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

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USC
Beach
Kate Jackson

Kate Jackson

CA #33
OH/DS/L #15
HEIGHT 5'11"
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CLASS 2027
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Kate Jackson

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State: California
School: Santa Margarita Catholic
Club: Tstreet Volleyball Club

Kate Jackson Kate Jackson Kate Jackson 5'11" | OH/DS/L Santa Margarita Catholic | 2027 State CA played with a smile and a strong jump serve.

Kate is a USC commit and played a great match in front of her sister, Pepperdine's Grace Jackson, who cheered the loudest in the Santa Margarita section. She leads Santa Margarita with 30 aces this season, per MaxPreps.

Kate did the work on the court last night. Offensively she was the go-to hitter and in the back row she delivered her deadly top spin jump serve. She plays with passion for the game. Before the match, Kate said Santa Margarita wanted to “compete for every point” and bring the same energy it has had all season. Her performance did just that.

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Luna Magallanes

Luna Magallanes

CA
DS/L
HEIGHT 5'3"
POS DS/L
CLASS 2027
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Luna Magallanes

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State: California
School: Santa Margarita
Club: Orange Coast Volleyball Club

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Mater Dei Sweeps Santa Margarita: Game Notes Mater Dei Sweeps Santa Margarita: Game Notes Mater Dei Sweeps Santa Margarita: Game Notes continues to impress with her overall stature on the court. Luna showed serve receive discipline with a platform that absorbs the ball well. She served well to the areas her coach asked for, including an important…

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Mackenzie Mcdaniel

Mackenzie Mcdaniel

CA #WL
RS/OH #WL
HEIGHT 6'1"
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CLASS 2028
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Mackenzie Mcdaniel

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State: California
School: Santa Margarita
Club: SC Rockstar

Mackenzie Mcdaniel Mackenzie Mcdaniel Mackenzie Mcdaniel 6'1" | RS/OH Santa Margarita | 2028 CA kept the right side involved.

She attacked strongly on the right side and got the ball down at a hard angle. She stayed locked in to convert sets from the libero and played with discipline on defense. Before the match, Mackenzie said attacking is about “reading blockers, choosing the right shot” and making smart decisions under pressure. Her hard-angle swings were built on that.

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Kc Medina

Kc Medina

CA #13
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Kc Medina

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State: California
School: Santa Margarita Catholic
Club: Tstreet Volleyball Club

Kc Medina Kc Medina Kc Medina 5'4" | DS/L Santa Margarita Catholic | 2029 State CA set the tone in serve receive.

Last fall, as a freshman, KC was one of two freshmen on the floor when Santa Margarita won the CIF Southern Section title. Last night she dug tough swings and stayed steady at the service line. She leads Santa Margarita in digs (298) and receptions (384) this season, per MaxPreps.

With an excellent serve receive platform, she communicated clearly so everyone knew which angles she was responsible for. She moved all around the court reading hitters, used her hands well on the second ball to her hitters, and served an ace. In last week's preview, KC said she was looking forward most to competing with high-level teams. She played like it last night.

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Ari Robinson

Ari Robinson

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CLASS 2028
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Ari Robinson

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School: Santa Margarita Catholic
Club: Tstreet Volleyball Club

Ari Robinson Ari Robinson Ari Robinson 5'11" | S Santa Margarita Catholic | 2028 CA took matters into her own hands.

Ari moved to setter a year ago after playing six rotations at outside hitter. She leads Santa Margarita with 381 assists this season, per MaxPreps.

Last night, she extended her full body to get the ball to her hitters with ease and mixed up the offense. After two beautiful sets to the outside hitter that were blocked, she delivered a kill from the right side herself. In last week's preview, Ari said she runs an offense “with an attacker's mindset” and takes pride in chasing down tough balls. Both showed up last night.

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What's Next

Mater Dei (2-0) hosts Oaks Christian (1-1) at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 31. Santa Margarita (1-1) hosts Harvard-Westlake (0-2) at 2:30 p.m. the same day.


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