{"id":2927,"date":"2009-11-04T06:59:00","date_gmt":"2009-11-04T06:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lbpost.com\/articles\/sports\/hughes-cubberley-are-middle-school-vball-champions\/"},"modified":"2009-11-04T06:59:00","modified_gmt":"2009-11-04T06:59:00","slug":"hughes-cubberley-are-middle-school-vball-champions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/sports\/hughes-cubberley-are-middle-school-vball-champions","title":{"rendered":"Hughes, Cubberley Are Middle School VBall Champions"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Following the All-City Football Championships (click here for the recap and photos from the football action<\/a>), attention turned to the Wilson gym for the Division I & II All-City Volleyball Championships.  <\/span>Cubberley and Hughes had to wait a year to avenge last year’s All-City losses to Div. II champ Colin Powell and 5-time defending Div. I champion Stanford\u2014but their patience paid off, as they took home the titles.<\/p>\n

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In the Division 1 game, Hughes was hoping to avenge their loss to the Stanford Hawks; this year, the Owls earned their way into the title game with a sweep of Stanford.  <\/span>There, they faced Rogers, who swept Bancroft to earn a seat at the championship table.<\/p>\n

The opening frame was hard-fought and went to Rogers, 25-21; when they took a 25-15 win in the second set, things appeared to be headed the Mustangs’ way.  <\/span>But Hughes stole momentum back with wins in the third and fourth set, forcing the crowd to stand in anticipation of a dramatic fifth set, which the Owls took 15-9 to complete the incredible comeback.<\/p>\n

In Division II, it was the story of another team trying to avenge last year’s result, as Cubberley swept Lindsey to make it to the title match.  <\/span>The Cubs were feeling fired up after their football team won the Division II title earlier in the day, but they were facing a tough test in Hudson, who earned their way into the game with a sweep of Burcham.  <\/span><\/o:p><\/p>\n

 <\/span>Cubberley and Hudson battled on every single point in the Opening game with the Cubs squeaking out a narrow 26-24 victory.  <\/span>The Cubs kept the pressure on as they put away a very talented Hawks squad in 3 straight to win the Division II All-City Championship, completing a Cubberley sweep of the day, as the Cubs took both Division II titles.<\/o:p><\/p>\n

Congrats to all the great athletes and coaches\u2014for those who choose to continue their athletic careers, we look forward to seeing you in high school in a few years!<\/p>\n

Photos by Jim Cayer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Division 1 Champion Hughes:<\/o:p><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Owls:<\/o:p><\/strong><\/p>\n

Front Row (L-R): Milan Stokes, Sarah Miller, Simone Ward, Michelle Bernal, Lisa Faolotoi; Middle Row (L-R): Devon DelaCruz, Leafa Yandall, Aarin Bowen, Tiffany Denson; Top Row (L-R): Zoey Jablonski, Paulina Bernal, Christian Jones, Leeah Puaka, Coach Murray.<\/o:p><\/strong><\/p>\n

Division 1 Runner-Up Rogers:<\/o:p><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Mustangs:<\/o:p><\/strong><\/p>\n

Front Row (L-R): Emily Witz, Jenna Elsea, Coco Rominger, Sophia Ramos, Kacie Cobb; Middle Row (L-R):  <\/span>Coach Rossi, Samantha Schneiter, Jessica Kazaroff, Mady Olea, Melissa Cordon, Olivia Abdoo, Coach DeMoss; Top Row (L-R):  <\/span>Natalie Berkowitz, Sarah Sheldon, Janna Jensen, Brooke Caffey, Jessica Backstrom, Breanna Varnado, Gillian Bozzani, Coach Crimes.<\/o:p><\/strong><\/p>\n

Division 2 Champion Cubberley:<\/o:p><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Cubs:<\/o:p><\/strong><\/p>\n

Front Row (L-R):  <\/span>Lauren Mallett, Emily Dollete, Michaela Andrade, Lauren Dollete; Middle Row (L-R): Kyra Cox, Noelani Bautista, Hannah Clark, Cassie Lew, Megan Kruidhof; Top Row (L-R): Grace Schmidt-Beck, Alexis DeLaFuente, Hazey Vaifanua, Coach Cook.<\/o:p><\/strong><\/p>\n

Division 2 Runner-Up Hudson:<\/o:p><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Hawks:<\/o:p><\/strong><\/p>\n

Front Row (L-R): Hillary Xing, Marilyn Try, Raven Quinto, Christina Kennedy; Middle Row (L-R): Yukari Suzu, Eulexus Thomas, Lanie Mendoza, Shawnyea Statum, Lieza Quinto, Coach Vendl; Top Row (L-R): TaNille Williams, Nadya McCall, Jasmine Torres, Noreen Iosia, Kayla Sii, Alyssa Benton; Coach Quinto.<\/o:p><\/strong><\/p>\n

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