Sailors Seek Redemption in Regionals

The Marymount High volleyball squad nearly pulled off an upset of top-seeded Sierra Canyon in the Southen Section Division 1 semifinals November 1 in Chatsworth but ultimately fell 15-9 in the fifth set.

Defensive specialists Karys Campos, Declan Eastman and Gabrielle Bartle (a transfer from Palisades) all lost their homes in the Palisades Fire, as did head coach Cari Klein, but through it all they have endured and with the section playoffs in the rear view mirror they turned their attention to the Southern California Regionals. The Sailors were awarded the No. 5 seed in the eight-team Open Division when brackets were released Sunday. They traveled south to No. 4 Cathedral Catholic, the San Diego Section Open Division finalist) yesterday determined to prevail and advance to the semifinals Saturday and a potential rematch with Sierra Canyon.

Now in her 28th season, Klein passed the 700-win plateau in August and has guided the Sailors to eight regional crowns.