Roundup: CC volleyball falls in NorCal Final; Oakdale, Sonora water polo teams win
Entering Tuesday’s CIF State Division II NorCal Regional Girls Volleyball Final, Central Catholic (30-9) hadn’t dropped a set.
In the first three rounds, the Raiders cruised through Harker, University from San Francisco, and Branson of Ross.
Against No. 1 seed Los Gatos (31-9) in the final, Central Catholic saw its season end in straight sets, 17-25, 25-27, 13-25.
“I would be lying if I didn’t say this one hurt,” Raiders coach Michelle Springmeyer said. “Los Gatos was the toughest challenge we’ve faced all season.”
Freshman Hannah Slover had 20 kills for the Wildcats and sophomore Natalie Anthony added 16 kills.
The Raiders won a CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Division III title on Nov. 9.
“This season has been incredible and it’s all because of these kids,” Springmeyer said. “They have accomplished so much for this program and are leaving quite a legacy. I could not be more proud of them.”
Local water polo teams advance in NorCals: Both the Oakdale boys and Sonora girls water polo teams were victorious in the first round of the CIF State NorCal playoffs on Tuesday.
Oakdale, which won a CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Division III title last Saturday, beat Tulare Western, 16-10. The Mustangs will face Northgate in the second round on Thursday at 5 p.m.
Sonora beat San Joaquin Memorial, 16-7, and will host El Capitan in the second round on Thursday at 5 p.m.
This story was originally published November 19, 2019 at 10:23 PM.
