California High School Girls Volleyball Top 20 Rankings – October 1, 2024
After an action-packed weekend at the Durango Fall Classic in Las Vegas, California volleyball teams found themselves enjoying a quieter week. The tournament featured a flurry of upsets and intense matches, but the aftermath saw few major matchups on the schedule, leading to minimal changes in the SBLive/High School on SI California Top 20 girls volleyball rankings.
Despite the lull in high-profile clashes, there were still significant results worth noting. In a thrilling Bay League showdown, Mira Costa of Manhattan Beach defeated Redondo Union, while Sierra Canyon from Chatsworth triumphed over Marymount in a gripping five-set battle.
Outside of Southern California, Clovis pulled off a surprise victory against Clovis North in the Tri-River Athletic Conference, and Carondelet from Concord secured a win against Foothill of Pleasanton in the East Bay Athletic League.
A standout moment was a special night match held on Campbell Hall’s football field featuring No. 2 Sierra Canyon.
SBLIVE/HIGH SCHOOL ON SI TOP 20 CALIFORNIA VOLLEYBALL RANKINGS
Mater Dei-Santa Ana (Southern Section, 22-3, Last Week: No. 1)
- The Monarchs traveled south and defeated Santa Margarita Christian in four sets, securing a crucial third-set win at deuce. Match scores: 18-25, 25-20, 27-25, 25-13.
Sierra Canyon (SS, 21-2, LW: No. 3)
- The Trailblazers edged out Marymount with a five-set victory, scoring 20-25, 25-20, 20-25, 28-26, 15-12, led by Hanna McGinest’s impressive 17 kills.
Marymount (SS, 21-4, LW: No. 2)
- Marymount remains third due to a head-to-head win over Mira Costa in Vegas. In their loss to Sierra Canyon, junior Sammy Destler recorded 21 kills, while sophomore Makenna Barnes added 16.
Mira Costa (SS, 17-5, LW: No. 4)
- The Mustangs’ victory over Redondo Union featured Wisconsin-bound Audrey Flanagan, who shone with 27 kills and a .362 attack percentage.
Cathedral Catholic-San Diego (San Diego Section, 26-3, LW: No. 6)
- After finishing 13th at the Durango Classic, Cathedral Catholic is still the top team in San Diego, with libero Maya Evens committed to Notre Dame.
Redondo Union (SS, 11-3, LW: No. 5)
- The Sea Hawks fell to Mira Costa but are poised to rebound after a 2-2 start in Bay League play.
Murrieta Valley-Murrieta (SS, 17-6, LW: No. 7)
- In a dramatic match, the Nighthawks overcame Vista Murrieta with scores of 25-6, 20-25, 26-28, 25-17, 15-10.
Los Alamitos (SS, 22-4, LW: No. 8)
- The Griffins defeated Newport Harbor 24-26, 25-17, 25-20, 15-25, 15-11 and continue to compete fiercely in the Sunset-Surf League.
Torrey Pines (SDS, 13-4, LW: No. 9)
- Torrey Pines secured a victory against Westview with scores of 25-16, 18-25, 25-16, 25-15, fueled by 16 kills from sophomore Jaycee Mack.
Palos Verdes-Palos Verdes Estates (SS, 12-5, LW: No. 10)
- The Sea Kings are set to face Redondo Union on October 2 and host Mira Costa on October 8 in their second turn of the Bay League schedule.
Branson-Ross (North Coast Section, 14-5, LW: No. 12)
- The Bulls have notable wins against teams like Archbishop Mitty and Torrey Pines. A crucial match is coming up against Redwood-Larkspur on October 9.
Santa Margarita Catholic-Rancho Santa Margarita (SS, 14-6, LW: No. 14)
- Santa Margarita triumphed over JSerra Catholic in a five-set match but fell to Mater Dei in a close contest.
St. Francis (Central Coast Section, 10-3, LW: No. 15)
- The Lancers maintained their lead in the West Catholic Athletic League with a victory over St. Ignatius.
Huntington Beach (SS, 27-3, LW: No. 16)
The Oilers lead the Sunset-Surf League and face key matches against Newport Harbor and Los Alamitos soon.
Carondelet (NCS, 15-4, LW: Not Ranked)
- The Cougars have made a strong push in the East Bay Athletic League, highlighted by wins over San Ramon Valley and Foothill.
St. Mary’s-Stockton (San Joaquin Section, 13-4, LW: No. 17)
- The Rams recently won the Christine Craft Tournament, showcasing Mckenna McIntosh’s leadership with 4.1 kills per set.
Archbishop Mitty (CCS, 11-5, LW: No. 18)
- The Monarchs are navigating injuries but are sustained by the efforts of Kacie Caoili and Leyna Nguyen.
Clovis North (Central Section, 29-3, LW: No. 11)
- The Broncos faced a setback against Clovis, falling in straight sets in a key rivalry match.
San Marcos (SDS, 23-4, LW: No. 12)
- The Knights were runners-up in a tournament final against San Dieguito Academy.
