Ripon volleyball falls to Nevada Union in CIF SJS final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 4:24 AM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026
Ripon volleyball lost to Nevada Union 22-25, 16-25, 25-18, 25-21, 15-12 in the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Division III final on November 7. Ripon held a two-set lead but allowed Nevada Union to rally and secure the championship, marking Ripon's third consecutive five-set defeat in the final. Coach Gregory Soliz acknowledged the team's effort and expressed pride despite the loss, highlighting the contributions of senior setter Alayna Sprinkle and junior outside hitter Ashlyn Malone. Ripon aims to regroup for the state tournament.
- •Ripon leads two sets to none but loses in five sets.
- •Nevada Union achieves its eighth section title.
- •Alayna Sprinkle recorded 41 assists for Ripon.
- •Ripon has now experienced three consecutive five-set losses in finals.
- •The match took place at Cosumnes River College.
- 4:24 AMYahoo Sports — Ripon volleyball suffers heartbreaking collapse in CIF SJS final
"Ripon volleyball's fifth straight CIF Sac-Joaquin Section championship appearance ended in heartbreak Saturday as Nevada Union rallied from two sets down.
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