The West region may consist of just two states, but those two states make up some of the best teams in the country. In this week’s Regional Rankings, we take a look at the best of the best in California and Hawaii as of Monday, October 9.
1. Mater Dei (Santa Ana, California)
Record: 33-2
Impact Wins: Rouse (TX), Boswell (TX), Highland Park (TX), Cathedral Catholic, Prestonwood Christian, Foothill, Redondo Union, Chaparral, Beckman, Jserra Catholic (x2), Xavier College Prep (AZ), Assumption (KY), Sierra Canyon, Mira Costa
Notes: Mater Dei tops the region thanks to a big weekend at the Durango Classic last month, and a current 13 game winning streak. The Monarchs marched their way through the competition in Las Vegas, defeating a plethora of top teams including Kentucky’s Assumption, Sierra Canyon, and Mira Costa all just in bracket play! In the final, senior Isabel Clark clocked in and went to work, scoring 14 kills and 8 digs in three sets to hoist the hardware.
2. Mira Costa (Manhattan Beach, California)
Record: 33-2
Impact Wins: Los Alamitos, Moanalua (HI), Lovejoy (TX), Sierra Canyon, Cornerstone Christian, Marymount, Mater Dei, Torrey Pines, Alemany, Huntington Beach, Cathedral Catholic, Redondo Union, Woodrow Wilson, Marymount
Notes: The Mustangs missed out on being Durango champs by a nose, losing a three-set thriller to No. 1 Mater Dei 25-18, 20-25, 21-25 in the championship match. However, the team’s list of impact wins is and redemption in the form of a Redondo Power Classic victory were impressive. It’s almost as impressive as sophomore sensation Audrey Flanagan who has had a breakout season, scoring nearly 300 kills, over 150 digs, and over 30 aces.
3. Cathedral Catholic (San Diego, California)
Record: 23-4
Impact Wins: The Woodlands (TX), Torrey Pines, Jserra Catholic, Huntington Beach, Mater Dei, La Canada, Lone Peak (UT), Prestonwood Christian (TX)
Notes: Cathedral has claimed victory over teams from a handful of different states, and recently earned a place in the Durango semifinals of the top bracket. They most recently lost just their fourth match of the season, on ESPN+ when they battled nationally Prestonwood Christian (TX). They’ve now split matches on the season.
5. Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, California)
Record: 31-5
Impact Wins: Boswell (TX), Iolani (HI), La Canada, Jserra Catholic, Redondo Union, Marymount (x2), Alemany (x2),…