Mater Dei captures Southern Section Division 1 girls' volleyball title
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 6:42 AM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Mater Dei won the CIF Southern Section Division 1 girls' volleyball championship by defeating Sierra Canyon, 24-26, 25-23, 25-21, 25-23, on November 7, 2026, at Cerritos College. The Monarchs avenged last season’s finals loss against Sierra Canyon. Key contributions came from Westley Matavao, who recorded 19 kills, and Sienna Cicero, who had 23 digs. Mater Dei's victory marks their second title in three years in this division. They will enter the Southern California Regional Open Division as the top seed, aiming to defend their state championship.
- •Mater Dei finishes with a season record of 39-1.
- •Westley Matavao leads with 19 kills in the championship match.
- •Sienna Cicero totals 23 digs, anchoring the defense.
- •The Monarchs seek to defend their state title as the top seed.
- •Sierra Canyon ends the season with a 32-2 record.
- 6:42 AMYahoo Sports — Mater Dei beats Sierra Canyon for Southern Section Division 1 girls' volleyball title
"Mater Dei defeats Sierra Canyon 24-26, 25-23, 25-21, 25-23 to capture the Southern Section Division 1 girls' volleyball title.
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