CIF-SS Division 3 quarterfinals
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Cypress Gymnasium, Cypress High School
Reporter:
Teran Rodriguez
@TeranRodriguez1
Marina Vikings
VS
Cypress Centurions
Marina falls to Cypress in CIF-SS Division 3 quarterfinals (2024)
Cypress – Cypress Gymnasium
The Marina girls volleyball team battled to the end, but saw its season conclude, as Cypress won 25-20, 25-20, 24-26, 25-14 on Wednesday at Cypress High School in the CIF-SS Division 3 girls volleyball quarterfinals.
Early in set one, the Vikings appeared determined for a big road win, leading 15-11, After a 5-1 run by the Centurions tied the score at 16-16, Marina eventually took the lead at 21-20, but Cypress rattled off five straight points to take the opening set 25-21.
The Centurions rode the momentum from set one and led 8-4 in set two, as their lead grew to as many as six. But the Vikings’ scrappiness during plays helped them win some crucial points, as they closed the gap to 14-13.
But Marina couldn’t get any closer, as Cypress had an answer every time its lead got down to one. Eventually, the Centurions reestablished a healthy lead and won the second set 25-20.
Cypress got off to a fast start in set three as it led 10-6, but with their backs against the wall and trailing in the set, the Vikings used an 8-1 run to lead 14-11 to force the home team into a time out. Trailing 20-17, the Centurions used a 4-0 run to retake the lead at 21-20, forcing Marina into a time out with their season in the balance.
Down 23-21, the Vikings tied up the score at 23-23 and won the next point off a Cypress hitting error to put them at set point. With the score at 24-24, kills by Brooklyn Enriquez and Korynn Mayo gave Marina set three 26-24, keeping them alive.
After giving up the first point of set four, the Centurions scored seven straight points to lead 7-1 and force the Vikings into a time out. The lead ballooned up to 21-9, as the Centurions closed out the match with a dump kill from the setter.
Mayo led Marina (18-14) with 15 kills and 12 digs while Enriquez and Addision Brown each added 10 kills. Alyssa Enriquez and Cienna Enriquez combined for 40 assists while Rylee Hartwell scooped up 15 digs.
The Vikings’ season came to an end, but have a bright future ahead of them, as they only graduate one senior from their starting lineup. They finished fourth in the always-tough Sunset League and with a majority of their players coming back next season, you can expect a deeper playoff run.
Results
| Team | S1 | S2 | S3 | S4 | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | 20 | 20 | 26 | 14 | 1 |
| Centurions | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 3 |
Stats
Kills
M: Korynn Mayo – 15
M: Brooklyn Enriquez – 10
M: Addision Brown – 10
Digs
M: Korynn Mayo – 12
M: Rylee Hartwell – 15
Sophomore outside hitter Brooklyn Enriquez (#9) takes advantage of the open net with a kill down the line totalling 10 kills for the night vs Cypress in the quarterfinal match in Round 3 of Division 3 CIF-SS playoffs.
Freshman setter Cienna Enriquez (#2) with great hands and precision sets closing the game with 18 assists.
Freshman libero Rylee Hartwell (#16) a key part in Marina’s defense with an impressive one-arm dig leading to a total of 15 digs against Cypress.
It’s a block party - Marina had a series of blocks which were crucial to their third set win. Junior middle blocker, Ximena Martinez (#19) and senior oppo/OH, Reese Potter (#17) shuts down the Cypress offense with a double block.
Junior setter, Alyssa Enriquez (#33), feeding butter to the offensive line and ending the game with 22 total assists.
Freshman middle blocker, Kendall Mathison (#5), with a huge monster block against Cypress in the quarterfinals of CIF-SS Division 3 playoffs.
Biola commit and junior outside hitter/oppo Addison Brown (#22) putting up a massive wall to stuff the Cypress offense. Addison had several blocks and 10 total kills for the night.
ROOF… Sophomore power hitter Korynn Mayo (#14) is aggressive at the net with an impressive block completely shutting down Cypress’ right side. Mayo led the game with 15 kills.
Junior middle blocker Ximena Martinez (#19), and junior outside hitter/oppo Addison Brown (#22) shut down the Cypress offense with a ferocious double block.