Santa Barbara High Girls Volleyball Secures First CIF State Tournament Win Since 2006
The Santa Barbara High School girls volleyball team achieved a significant victory by winning their first CIF State Tournament match since 2006. The Dons defeated Villa Park in four sets in a Division 3 state regional game held at J.R.…
Santa Barbara Santa Maria San Luis Obispo, CA, November 10, 2026 —
The Santa Barbara High School girls volleyball team has secured its first victory in the CIF State Tournament in 18 years, marking a significant achievement for the program. The Dons defeated Villa Park in a Division 3 state regional game played at J.R. Richards Gym in Santa Barbara.
The match concluded with Santa Barbara High winning in four sets. This victory ends a drought that has spanned two decades for the Dons in the state tournament, with their last win occurring in 2006.
The team’s performance in the Division 3 regional game signifies a notable milestone for the Santa Barbara High School girls volleyball program, as they advance in the CIF State Tournament after a long absence from winning a match at this level.
Story summarized from the original created by Barry Punzal, Noozhawk Contributing Writer on www.noozhawk.com, see more information here.
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