Who’s on the Court: Sierra Canyon

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PrepDig was on the scene to capture all the action on Sierra Canyon's senior night against Marlborough. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Sierra Canyon volleyball team is on fire, winning 17 consecutive best-of-5 matches. Coach Stefanie Wigfall set a goal for the night for the team to finish undefeated in the Mission League, and they achieved just that.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's take a closer look at some key players:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["161286"],"_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_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='161286' first='Sade' last='Ilawole'] is a standout setter with a smooth touch on the ball. She defies expectations, consistently delivering the ball at the perfect height for her hitters, showcasing a level of precision that belies her height. 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The team's outstanding performance and the individual talents of its players make them a force to be reckoned with in the upcoming postseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->