HEMET – The West Valley Mustangs girls’ volleyball team stands as the only local squad advancing to the championship round after a decisive victory over the Elsinore Tigers on Saturday night. The Mustangs swept their Mountain Pass League rivals in the CIF Southern Section Division 7 semi-finals with set scores of 25-22, 25-14 and 25-17.
The match marked the third meeting between these two area teams this season, with West Valley capturing all three contests. With this win, the Mustangs extended their streak over the Tigers to five consecutive matches and secured their spot in the championship match as the region’s last remaining contender.
West Valley established control early, but Elsinore put up a strong fight in the opening set. The Tigers kept the score close, trading points with the Mustangs in a competitive start to the semi-final match. Ultimately, West Valley secured the first set 25-22 before building momentum in the subsequent sets to complete the sweep.
A pair of seniors delivered powerful performances to lead the Mustangs. Kamryn Hubbell recorded ten digs, nine kills and six aces. Her nine kills marked the fourth consecutive match where she has posted seven or more. Deonys Ioane also had a significant impact, contributing 11 kills, five digs and three aces. Teammate Sheiann Rosales added eight digs and three aces to support the team’s winning effort.
With the victory, West Valley improved its season record to 15-18 and has now won six straight matches at home. The loss ended the season for the Elsinore Tigers, who concluded their campaign with a 13-17 record.
As the area’s only team remaining in CIF Southern Section championship contention, West Valley will play for the Division 7 title at 4:00pm, Saturday, Nov. 8 at Carpinteria High School, 4810 Foothill Road, Carpinteria. Both Elsinore and West Valley will also make CIF State Playoff appearances for advancing to the semifinals. Updates will be made available online as information comes in.
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