Historic Win for SPB Girls's Varsity Volleyball Team

By Anata Bezman

On Tuesday, the girls' varsity volleyball team made school history, winning the Private School Athletic League (PSAL) championship and earning a spot in the Central Coast Section (CCS) playoffs for the first time. This milestone comes in only the team’s second year competing in the PSAL. After a strong first season, the team moved up a division this year and continued its rapid improvement, finishing as league champions. 

In the PSAL playoffs, the team won its first two matches before falling in the third. Even with the loss, the performance was enough to qualify for CCS, where the team will face BASIS Independent Silicon Valley at home on Halloween. 

For the players, the achievement reflects more than just one successful season. Since the school first opened, the volleyball team has grown in both roster size and skill. 

One player, Minerva Able (12th grade), cited the team’s positive mentality and willingness to support each other as a major factor in this progress. 

“We try to keep a positive, healthy mindset where we lift each other up and help each other with things like technique and communication,” Able said. “We use this momentum along with strong serving, setting, and hitting to achieve success on the court.” 

Qualifying for CCS marks a step forward for the school’s volleyball program. Now, the players will have an opportunity to carry that momentum onto a larger stage as they prepare for their CCS matchup against BASIS. We’re excited to see how they do!