The match of year is here … again.

Dana Hills, ranked third in the county, will host top-ranked San Clemente with the outright South Coast League title on the line tonight at Dana Hills.

In the first match, the Tritons edged the Dolphins in five sets, April 2. What does Dana Hills coach Oz Simmons expect this around?

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The fourth-ranked Aztecs (21-4, 11-0) clinched their third consecutive Century League title with Wednesday’s 23-25, 26-24, 25-21, 25-13 victory over Foothill.

Jake Arnitz led Esperanza with 33 kills and five blocks. Ben Oxnard had 11 kills and 13 digs. Ryan Heller had 59 assists and three blocks. The Aztecs are the top-ranked team in Division 2.

Esperanza and Corona del Mar have advanced to the semifinals of the Karch Kiraly Tournament of Champions at Santa Barbara high.

The Aztecs will face Bellarmine Prep today and Corona del Mar will face Mira Costa.

The Aztecs defeated Bullard (25-17, 25-13, 25-21) and Santa Barbara (20-25, 25-23, 25-22, 22-25, 15-12) Friday to advance. Jake Arnitz had 30 kills in the victory over Santa Barbara

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This year’s tournament begins Friday at Santa Barbara High. Here are the first-round matches.

Upper bracket

No. 1 Mira Costa vs. No. 16 Valencia

No. 8 San Marcos vs. No. 9 Archbishop Mitty

No. 5 Buchanan vs. No. 12 Dos Pueblos

No. 4 Corona del Mar vs. No. 13 Clovis West

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