2023 CIF State Girls Volleyball Championships Are Set

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Following the recent conclusion of the CIF Regional Finals, PrepDig is excited to bring you the highly anticipated State Finals Matchups for the Championships slated to take place this upcoming weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Open Division</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mater Dei (Santa Ana, CA) vs. Archbishop Mitty, Saturday, November 18 @ 6:30p.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In anticipation of the highly awaited Top 250 Expo, we regret to inform you that we won't be present at the Open Division match. Nevertheless, we've prepared a pre-match write-up for our subscribers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mater Dei is poised to secure its second State title since its victory in 2018 as they prepare to face Archbishop Mitty in the 2023 CIF State Girls Volleyball Championships - Open Division. The Mater Dei Girls Volleyball Team boasts an impressive history on the grand stage. In the 2021 season, they clinched a fourth consecutive year being ranked among the nation's top 10 and marked their eighth consecutive appearance in the CIF Finals. Headed by the seasoned Coach Dan O'Dell, who has dedicated a decade to shaping this program, the team is a powerhouse loaded with committed prospects.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mater Dei's roster features stellar prospects such as [player_tooltip player_id='159533' first='Isabel' last='Clark'], a 6'0″ Outside Hitter committed to the University of San Diego; Cymarah Gordon, a 6'0″ Right Side committed to the University of Michigan; [player_tooltip player_id='159532' first='Malyssa' last='Cawa'], a 5'7″ Libero committed to Stanford; [player_tooltip player_id='160998' first='Julia' last='Kakkis'], a 6'1″ Setter committed to Brown University; [player_tooltip player_id='391082' first='Addison' last='Coady'], a 6'1″ Uncommitted Middle Hitter; [player_tooltip player_id='223312' first='Tessa' last='Hurley'], a 5'7″ Uncommitted Libero; along with the freshman sensation [player_tooltip player_id='455792' first='Emma' last='Kingston'], a towering 6'4″ Middle Blocker, and PrepDig State Ranked #1, 5'11 sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='228678' first='Layli' last='Ostovar']. This formidable lineup underscores Mater Dei's strength as they aim for championship glory once more.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Archbishop Mitty, hailing from San Jose, holds an esteemed reputation as one of the nation's premier high school programs. This program boasts an illustrious legacy, counting among its alumni the remarkable three-time Olympic gold medalist Kerri (Walsh '96) Jennings. Since 1993, the Monarchs have been an indomitable force in high school volleyball, securing a remarkable 14 CIF State Championships.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Archbishop Mitty's journey to the finals has been nothing short of impressive, marked by decisive victories: a commanding 3-0 win against Redwood (seeded 8), a solid 3-1 triumph over Branson (seeded 5), and a formidable 3-1 victory against Saint Francis (seeded 2). These victories underscore the Monarchs' unwavering strength and determination as they advance towards the coveted championship.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Division I</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6 Valley Christian (San Jose, CA) vs. 4 Palos Verdes (Palos Verdes Estates, CA) on Friday, November 17 @ 6:30p.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Division II</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8 Campbell Hall (North Hollywood, CA) vs. 3 Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory (San Francisco, CA) on Saturday, November 18 @ 4p.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Division III</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Redwood (Visalia, CA) vs. Ripon Christian (Ripon, CA) on Saturday, November 18 @ 1:30p.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Division IV</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Glendale (CA) vs. Marin Academy (San Rafael, CA) on Saturday, November 18 @ 11a.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Division V</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oceanside (CA) vs. Crystal Springs Uplands (Hillsborough, CA) on Friday, November 17 @ 4p.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">FALL RIVER - 2023 NORCAL DIVISION VI CHAMPIONS </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fall River (McArthur, CA) won against Maxwell (CA) by a score of 3-0.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>25-10, 25-16, 25-14</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->