The Monarchs lost five starters but have plenty of firepower to take on challengers like Redondo Union, Mira Costa, Huntington Beach and Sierra Canyon.
If recent history is any indication, the Mater Dei High girls' volleyball team will have a tough task defending its Southern Section Division 1 crown this season. No team has repeated as Division 1 champion since the Monarchs won back-to-back titles in 2017 and 2018. In order to make history again the Monarchs have to replace five starters from last year’s squad that finished 43-2 and won the state Division I title.
The Oilers are seeking their first title since 1996 and might have the firepower to get it for coach and alumnus Craig Pazanti. Also out of the blocks quickly with eight straight wins was Sierra Canyon, the Division 1 section champion two years ago. Leading the way are rising sophomore setter Lucky Fasavalu, junior hitter Madeleine Zaragoza and senior co-captains Brandi Boston and Lauren Lynch.
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