CIF-SS volleyball playoffs: Three local league champs eliminated in first round

Three High Desert league champions were eliminated in the first round of the CIF-Southern Section girls volleyball playoffs, leaving Hesperia Christian as the lone league champion still standing.

Oak Hills, which went undefeated to claim the Mojave River League title, was swept at home by Ventura 25-15, 25-23, 25-19 in Division 4 action on Tuesday, Oct. 20.

The Bulldogs, who won the Division 6 championship in 2024, entered the postseason with a 20-4 record.

Ventura advances to face Vista Murrieta, which swept Tesoro.

Granite Hills, which went undefeated to win the Desert Sky League title, also saw its season end after squandering a two-set lead against Villa Park in Division 6 on Tuesday.

The Cougars won the first two sets 29-27 and 25-23, before losing by scores of 25-23, 25-17, 15-10.

Camden Hele led Granite Hills with 22 kills, while Isabel Villa-Aristizabal dished 41 assists.

Granite Hills ends the season with an overall record of 16-4.

Academy for Academic Excellence was the third league champion eliminated, falling to Liberty in four sets Wednesday in Division 5 action. The Knights finished 27-6 after going undefeated in Cross Valley League play.

Hesperia Christian, meanwhile, kept its postseason hopes alive with a sweep of Peninsula in Division 5. The Agape League champion Patriots (21-9) will host Canyon, which swept Moorpark, in the second round Saturday.

Here's a look at the rest of the High Desert's first-round results.

At Hesperia, the Sultans lost in four sets with scores of 26-24, 25-20, 21-25, 25-22.

Sultana ends the season with an overall record of 20-7. Maranatha advances to face La Serna.

Division 6 — No. 4 Burroughs 3, Loma Linda Academy 0

At Ridgecrest, the Burros swept with scores of 25-20, 25-14, 25-16. Mekenzee Walke had 13 kills, five aces and 11 digs, while Fallynne Dunn added nine kills. Aaliyah Melton contributed six kills and three aces.

Burroughs (19-11-2) will host Capistrano Valley Christian on Thursday.

At Barstow, the Aztecs swept with scores of 25-20, 25-16, 25-23.

Barstow (17-12) will travel to the Webb Schools for the second round on Saturday.

Division 8 — No. 4 Riverside Prep 3, University Prep 0

At Oro Grande, the Silver Knights won the only all-local playoff matchup 25-14, 25-16, 25-13.

Aubrey Duran led the way with 11 kills and four blocks, while Imani Springfield added five kills and 10 digs. Malaya Bly dished out 26 assists.

Riverside Prep (18-13) will host Burbank on Thursday.

Division 9 — San Jacinto Leadership Academy 3, Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy 0

At San Jacinto, the Cougars were swept in their postseason opener.

CIMS ends its season with an overall record of 13-7.

Division 9 — Desert Christian Academy 3, Victor Valley 0

At Bermuda Dunes, the Jackrabbits were swept in the first round.

Victor Valley ends its season with an overall record of 5-14.

At Buena Park, the Eagles were eliminated in four sets.

Excelsior ends its season with an overall record of 14-9-1.

At Adelanto, the Saints advanced to the second round with a four-set victory.

Adelanto (13-12-2) will travel to Orange County Classical Academy on Thursday.

Division 11 — No. 2 Silver Valley 3, Bethel Christian 0

At Yermo, the Trojans swept with scores of 25-18, 25-9, 25-22.

Silver Valley (8-12) will host Calvary Chapel in the second round on Saturday.