Cardinals sweep Falcons, lock up SCCAL title | Boys volleyball

The Santa Cruz High School (SCHS) boys volleyball team clinched the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League (SCCAL) title with a sweep over Scotts Valley High School on Tuesday, April 12, 2023. The Cardinals won all three sets with scores of 25-18, 25-19, and 25-21.

The Cardinals have been a dominant force in the SCCAL this season, and their latest victory secured their fifth league title in the last six years. The team boasts five returning all-league players, including junior Julien "JuJu" Pally. However, in this particular match, Pally was unable to participate due to reasons not disclosed in the given article.

Despite Pally's absence, the Cardinals did not skip a beat against the youthful Scotts Valley Falcons. The team showcased their depth and experience, with other players stepping up to fill the void left by Pally. The Cardinals' strong serving and consistent offense proved too much for the Falcons to handle.

The first set saw the Cardinals take an early lead and never look back, with scores of 11-6, 16-11, and 21-18. The second set was a closer affair, but the Cardinals managed to pull away towards the end, winning 23-21. In the third set, the Cardinals built a commanding lead and closed it out 25-19 to secure the victory and the league title.

The Cardinals' impressive performance was a testament to their talent and resilience, as they were able to overcome the absence of a key player and still come away with a convincing win. With the league title secured, the Cardinals will now focus their attention on the upcoming Central Coast Section (CCS) playoffs, where they will look to make a deep run and defend their CCS championship from last season.