
Here's a look at the Division I-A semifinal match:
No. 1 Dos Pueblos (28-2) vs. Laguna Beach (17-9)
When: Tuesday, 7 p.m., Laguna Beach High
Dos Pueblos history:
CIF titles n/a
CIF finals 2008
Last year's playoff result: Lost in finals
Laguna Beach history:
CIF titles 1976, 1991, 1996, 2006, 2007
CIF finals 1978, 1980, 1992, 1995
Last year's playoff result: Lost in semifinals
Players to watch: LB - Paulette Grand Pre (OH), Alex Rieckhoff (Opp), Allison Palmer (set); DP - Carly Wopat (MB), Sam Wopat (OH)
Outlook: The teams meet in the semis for the second straight year. The Chargers won last year's match, and their only two losses this season have come to the country's No. 1 team Archbishop Mitty.
Prediction: Dos Pueblos in three.
More from the girls volleyball blog:
Its all about defense against Dos Pueblos. Get a few blocks or just a piece of those crazy hits and you have a chance. Our girls hung tough in two games losing by three and two in the first and third games. Laguna Beach definitely has a chance. Go Breakers!