Introduction to High School Girls Volleyball
The high school girls volleyball league standings are taking shape. A weekend of tournament play, which featured a ton of local City and Southern Section teams, provided an assortment of highlights.
Recent Match Highlights
Here are some of the headlines:
Thousand Oaks beats Oaks Christian in a chaotic five-set battle
“It was probably the most incredible match that I’ve ever been part of, and I’ve been around for a while,” said Thousand Oaks coach James Park. Park was in awe over the way his team never stopped fighting during a five-set win over Oaks Christian. The visiting Lancers beat the Lions by winning the fifth set, 26-24. Thousand Oaks trailed 8-2 and 14-11 in the final set but refused to give up. Senior libero Leah Curtain made a tremendous diving dig at 24-24, which ended up being an assist as well, as the second touch was tipped out of reach of Oaks Christian (15-2, 4-1). Curtain then went back to serve again and ended the night with an ace for match point.
Match Details
Thousand Oaks’ Saylor Halvorsen led her team with 22 kills and Halle Bryce added 19. Both players, along with London Halvorsen, added a pair of blocks. The Lancers (22-1, 5-0) entered this week with a 16-match winning streak. Thousand Oaks scorched a talented Newbury Park team in straight sets on Thursday, Sept. 18, before tearing through the weekend and defeating Palisades in the Gold Bracket of the Chatsworth Tournament. Lancers setter Hailey Lauritzen was named tournament MVP and Curtain earned all-tournament honors.
Sierra Canyon Takes Silver at Durango
Sierra Canyon was also tearing up tournament play this past weekend. The Trailblazers finished second in their bracket of the Durango Fall Classic in Las Vegas. Sierra Canyon was solid throughout the tourney, which featured 64 of the top teams in the Western U.S. The Blazers were perfect until falling to league rival Marymount in the Championship Bracket finals. The Sailors won the match, 21-25, 25-15, 25-12. Setter Lucky Fasavalu, libero Maddie Zaragoza and outside hitter McKenna McIntosh were named all-tournament for the Blazers (22-3, 3-0). Sierra Canyon will have two shots at Marymount in Mission League play, starting with a home match on Monday, Sept. 29.
West Ranch Remains Perfect in League
West Ranch (10-3, 6-0) finished its first leg of Foothill League play undefeated in both matches and sets. The Wildcats earned a road sweep of Canyon last week with solid all-around performances across the board. Setter Dani Clewis finished with 34 assists, 10 digs and a trio of blocks. The majority of her sets went to sophomore Devyn Kobe, who had 11 kills. Junior Karleigh Larson led the team with 12 kills. Saugus (21-4, 5-1) is in striking distance of first place in the Foothill League. The Centurions have won three straight, including a straight-set win over Cleveland that gave coach Zach Ambrose his 400th career win. Saugus returns to Foothill League play on Thursday at Canyon.
Louisville Win Streak Hits 13
The Louisville girls volleyball program has seen a gradual turnaround since coach Frankie Valdez, formerly of Harvard-Westlake, took over three years ago. This season, Louisville (13-1) has reeled off 13 straight wins. “Our motto is, ‘Our volleyball is enough,’” Valdez said in a phone interview. “We deserve everything that comes our way because we train hard. So it’s not out of luck, we didn’t get lucky to be here. We trained to deserve this opportunity.” Louisville capped last week with a pair of victories in Angelus League play. The Royals beat Flintridge Sacred Heart in four sets, swept reigning league champion Marlborough and added a nonleague win over Cate. Leading the way for Louisville has been outside hitter Julina Frobatta, libero Halle Jimenez, senior Ferlyn Alvarenga and middle blocker Zoe Kirovsky. Frobatta and Jimenez are team captains and they are both outside hitters who lead the team in kills.
Conclusion
The high school girls volleyball season is shaping up to be an exciting one, with several teams making strong showings in recent matches and tournaments. Thousand Oaks, Sierra Canyon, West Ranch, and Louisville are all teams to watch as the season progresses.
FAQs
Q: Who won the match between Thousand Oaks and Oaks Christian?
A: Thousand Oaks won the match in five sets, 26-24 in the final set.
Q: What is the current record of the Thousand Oaks girls volleyball team?
A: The Thousand Oaks girls volleyball team has a record of 22-1, 5-0.
Q: Which team finished second in the Durango Fall Classic?
A: Sierra Canyon finished second in the Durango Fall Classic.
Q: What is the current win streak of the Louisville girls volleyball team?
A: The Louisville girls volleyball team has a current win streak of 13 games.
Q: Who is the coach of the Louisville girls volleyball team?
A: The coach of the Louisville girls volleyball team is Frankie Valdez.
Originally Published: September 23, 2025 at 10:35 AM PDT
