The girls varsity volleyball team won the CCS Championship in Division 1 and qualified for the California State Division II Tournament, Northern Regionals. The team defeated Menlo-Atherton 3-1 on Nov. 8, winning their fifth match in a row, according to MaxPreps.
In the Division II tournament, the Trojans lost 1-3 to Christian Brothers High School from Sacramento in the MHS gym on Nov. 11.
Winning the CCS Championship for the first time in school history was an amazing, emotional moment, head coach Marissa Canez said in an email.
“This team has had its ups and downs throughout the season, but I believe those experiences prepared them for adversity and shaped how they finished — strong, united, and resilient,” Canez said.
The team has worked hard and shown growth all season, Canez said.
“They’ve set a new standard for our program — not just with the championship, but with their leadership, chemistry, and love for the game,” Canez said. “I’m so proud of how far they’ve come and so happy to see how they continue to represent our school and community.”
The team started the league tournament as the third seed. In their match against Cupertino on Nov. 4, they were down 0-2, but came back to win 3-2.
In the next round the girls defeated Sequoia by a score of 3-1.
According to senior team captain Natasha Lacuzong, this team is probably the best team she has seen in a couple of years.
“The biggest thing is probably the chemistry and just being able to work with everybody that steps onto the court, and I believe we’re going to get the job done,” Lacuzong said.
