The host Cougars, trailing 12-8 in the decisive fifth set, rattled off seven consecutive points and eked out a 20-25, 25-21, 15-25, 25-17, 15-12 victory over the Trailblazers. Coronado advanced to the Desert Region championship against Bishop Gorman.
St. John Lutheran (Florida) rallied to edge Bishop Gorman’s girls volleyball team, 22-25, 25-18, 15-13 in the Bronze bracket final in the Nike Tournament of Champions on Saturday in Phoenix.
Azure Werner had 16 kills, 13 assists and 11 digs to lead Basic’s girls volleyball team to a 28-26, 24-26, 25-22, 25-22 victory over host Durango on Tuesday.
Ashley Smith had 16 kills, 12 digs, six blocks and three aces as Shadow Ridge’s girls volleyball team rolled to a 25-15, 25-17, 25-21 victory over visiting Palo Verde on Wednesday.
