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State Championship GIRLS VOLLEYBALL DIVISION II

(2) Larkspur Redwood (29-6) vs. (1) Carlsbad (24-11) When: 4 p.m., Santiago Canyon College, Orange

Carlsbad has won 8 consecutive matches, including a victory over Newport Harbor in the Southern California Regional finals. Rylee Schulz is headed to Wyoming, while Cayla Payne is going to Colorado. Auburn Tomkinson has verbally committed to Texas. Redwood rallied from losing the first two sets to edge Clovis in the Northern California Regional final. Setter Kaley Mathews is the team leader and has verbally committed to play beach at UCLA.

TERRY MONAHAN CIF-San Diego Section Championships

CROSS COUNTRY

Site: Morley Field, Balboa Park

When: 8:30 a.m. — Div. III Boys; 9:00 — Div. IV Boys; 9:30 — Div. III Girls; 10:05 — Div. IV Girls; 10:40 — Div. V Boys; 11:10 — Div. I Girls; 11:45 — Div. II Boys; 12:15 — Div. V Girls; 12:50 — Div. 1 Boys; 1:20 — Div. II Girls.

Distance: 3 miles.

Kenan Pala

Boys individuals to watch: spotlight is on the Div. V championships. Unbeaten Kenan Pala of Francis Parker and Santa Fe Christian’s Mark Trammell renew their rivalry. Sage Creek’s Bryce Gilmore in Div. IV is the heavy favorite.

The

Boys teams to watch: Francis Parker and Santa Fe Christian are considered strong contenders for state Top 5. Otay Ranch (I), Mt. Carmel (II), Cathedral Catholic (III) and Sage Creek (IV) were ranked No. 1 in the section this week.

Girls individuals to watch: Sage Creek’s Stormy Wallace is the prohibitive favorite in Division IV after her impressive win at Mt. SAC. Division I promises to be a showdown with Torrey Pines’ Annika Salz, Del Norte’s Hannah Riggins and Rancho Bernardo’s Jacey Farmer all seeking the gold medal.

Girls teams to watch: Cathedral Catholic and Sage Creek bear special attention. Cathedral is the No. 1-ranked team in the state in Div. III, while Sage Creek will be gunning for its fourth straight section Div. IV title. Del Norte (I), Poway (II), and Parker (V) were No. 1 in the last section poll.

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Division II Time:

(6) Mt. Carmel (17-7-1) vs. (4) Valley Center (17-1)

Mt. Carmel got to the final with wins over Mira Mesa (5-0), Bonita Vista (2-1) and University City (2-1). Valley Center had a bye, then beat Rancho Bernardo (1-0) and San Dieguito Academy (2-1) in the

playoffs. The Sundevils and Jaguars have played twice, splitting 2-1 decisions.

Division I Time:

(5) Rancho Buena Vista (1213) vs. (2) La Costa Canyon (12-13)

RBV beat archrival Vista (3-0), Mission Vista and Bishop’s (2-0) in the playoffs. LCC had a bye, then beat Fallbrook (4-0) and San Pasqual (2-1). RBV beat LCC 2-0 in September.

Open Division

(3) Torrey Pines (23-3) vs. (1) Scripps Ranch (18-2-1)

Time:

11 a.m. 1:30 p.m.

4 p.m.

STEVE BRAND

Torrey Pines beat La Jolla (3-0) and Poway (1-0) to get to the final. Scripps Ranch beat Cathedral Catholic (8-2) and Canyon Crest (2-1). The championship-game teams met in September with Scripps Ranch winning 5-1.