Bishop Gorman dominated Centennial in three sets in the Class 5A state championship match to win its third consecutive title and fourth in five years.
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The Gaels weren’t as dominant as last season, but they’re back at the state tournament after winning the Desert Region. They’re joined at state by Durango and Palo Verde.
Jacquellen Stobbe had 19 assists to help Pahrump Valley’s girls volleyball team beat host Mojave, 19-25, 25-21, 25-23, 10-25, 15-12 on Wednesday.
Julia Whiting-Reed had 17 kills to help Green Valley’s girls volleyball team rally for a 24-26, 25-14, 22-25, 25-19, 15-10 win at Liberty on Friday.
Whitley Brow had 11 kills and 16 digs, and Aysia Mabry added four kills, four aces and 17 digs to help Foothill’s girls volleyball team outlast visiting Green Valley, 25-12, 21-25, 25-20, 8-25, 15-8 on Thursday.
Silverado is one of 10 local teams entered in the 22nd annual Durango Fall Classic, which opens Friday at four valley schools and features several nationally ranked programs.
Rachel Klopfer had 14 kills, two aces and nine digs Monday to lead Green Valley’s girls volleyball team to a 25-16, 25-15, 25-21 victory over host Centennial.
Whittnee Nihipali had 25 kills, 15 digs and four aces on Tuesday to help Shadow Ridge’s girls volleyball team to a 25-19, 25-17, 18-25, 18-25, 15-11 win at Bishop Gorman.
Coach Andy Johnson told his players: “The target on our backs just got bigger. You come to Findlay Prep to play against the best teams in the country. Now you”ve got the opportunity to be able to do that. Every day you”ve got to take the attitude where you”ve got something to prove.”
