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Cathedral Catholic junior opposite hitter Sophia Johnson has 253 kills in 107 sets play at a 42% kill rate. She's also registered 81 kills. The Dons are the top seed in Regional Open Division play and host defending champion Mater Dei in Tuesday's regional final, with the winner advancing to the state championships to face the winner of Mitty and Saint Francis.
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CIF California State 2024 girls volleyball playoff brackets: Regional semifinal scores; Final previews (11-18-2024)

Mitch Stephens
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Cathedral Catholic junior opposite hitter Sophia Johnson has 253 kills in 107 sets play at a 42% kill rate. She's also registered 81 kills. The Dons are the top seed in Regional Open Division play and host defending champion Mater Dei in Tuesday's regional final, with the winner advancing to the state championships to face the winner of Mitty and Saint Francis.
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CIF California State 2024 girls volleyball playoff brackets: Regional semifinal scores; Final previews (11-18-2024)

Four of the state's top 12 teams converge in Open Division regional finals, including No. 1 and defending state champion Mater Dei vs. No. 5 and top seed Cathedral Catholic

Mitch Stephens
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