CIF-SS Division 3 Playoffs - Round 1
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Marina High School Gym, Marina High School
Reporter:
Teran Rodriguez
@TeranRodriguez1
Beckman Patriots
VS
Marina Vikings
Marina Powers Past Beckman in CIF-SS Playoff Opener (2024)
Huntington Beach – Marina High School Gym
For the third straight year, the Marina girls volleyball team won its playoff opener, as it swept Beckman 25-23, 25-15, 25-18 on Wednesday at Marina High School in the CIF-SS Division 3 playoffs.
The Vikings, which lost to the Patriots in the second round of the playoffs last year, advance to the second round where they will face Beaumont at home on Saturday at 6 p.m. The Cougars swept Citrus Valley in their first round match.
Marina and Beckman had already met in the regular season with the Vikings winning in four sets at Beckman on August 29. The playoff match almost mirrored the match in the regular season.
The two teams were neck-and-neck early on in the first set, as the Patriots used a 3-0 run to break a 14-14 tie to lead 17-14. But a 4-0 run from the Vikings after being down 18-14 tied the set up at 18-18.
Four (4) minute highlights and podcast from the game, above.
Marina started to find some breathing room as it led 23-20 and eventually 24-21, but two straight hitting errors put Beckman within one at 24-23, prompting a timeout from the home team. But Korynn Mayo, who has been the offensive catalyst for this team most of the season, put away the set-clinching kill to give the Vikings the opener 25-23.
The second set saw Marina jump out to an early 9-4 with some tough serves and some well-timed swings. The Vikings were never in any danger as they took the second set 25-15.
With their backs against the wall, the Patriots reeled off the first three points of the set, only to see the Vikings turn the tide and lead 12-8 in the third set. Despite Beckman’s best efforts to stay within striking distance, Marina’s lead grew to as many as nine and didn’t any lower than six, as Addison Brown clinched the match with a kill from the right side.
The Vikings (17-13), who finished fourth in the Sunset League, are back in action in the second round of the playoffs on Saturday when they host Beaumont. The Cougars (14-4) finished second in the Citrus Belt League behind Redlands.
Results
| Team | S1 | S2 | S3 | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | 23 | 15 | 18 | 0 |
| Vikings | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
Stats
Kills
M: Korynn Mayo – 14
M: Addison Brown – 7
M: Brooklyn Enriquez – 9
Digs
M: Rylee Hartwell – 19
M: Korynn Mayo – 12
Marina Varsity’s sophomore power hitter Korynn Mayo (#14) throws up a monster block against defending champs Beckman in a thrilling Round 1 of the DIII CIF Playoffs. Photo credit: Brandy Young @byoungforevermedia
Marina Varsity’s dynamic OH/oppo and Biola University commit, Addison Brown (#22, Junior), unleashes her versatility with a fierce shot at the net for a kill. Photo credit: Brandy Young @byoungforevermedia
Sophomore OH Korynn Mayo (#14) delivers devastating kills with her explosiveness at the net and heavy arm swing to boot. Photo credit: Brandy Young @byoungforevermedia
Head Coach Ryan Parker (center-right), alongside Assistant Coaches Joseph Nunez (left) and Mike Nguyen (center), fire up the team in an inspirational huddle. Photo credit: Brandy Young @byoungforevermedia
Freshman libero Rylee Hartwell (#16) stands out on Marina Varsity's court with her sharp defensive instincts, leading the team in digs with a career high of 19 digs in a single 3-set match. Photo credit: HBUHSD
It’s a block party on the court as sophomore MB Jaden Pua (#20) and senior OH/oppo Reese Potter (#17) shut down the opposition with a huge double block. Photo credit: HBUHSD
Marina’s student section brings the energy, going head-to-head with Beckman’s crowd in a lively battle of chants. Photo credit: HBUHSD
Junior MB/OH Ximena Martinez (#19) slices through Beckman’s defense with a powerful kill straight down the center. Photo credit: HBUHSD
Sophomore OH/L Brooklyn Enriquez (#8) strikes with precision, delivering a lethal line hit at the net and nailing the open court for a kill. Photo credit: HBUHSD
Junior setter Alyssa Enriquez (#33) and freshman setter Cienna Enriquez (#2) serving up buttery smooth sets in Round 1 of the CIF DIII Playoffs. Fun fact: Alyssa, Brooklyn and Cienna are sisters! Photo credit: HBUHSD.