In a busy night of high‑school girls volleyball across Santa Barbara County, three local programs posted decisive victories that underscore their early‑season momentum.

Dos Pueblos defeats San Marcos

Dos Pueblos (DP) traveled to San Marcos and swept the rival Chargers 3‑0 (25‑23, 25‑12, 25‑18). Senior outside hitter Faith Harrison led the charge with eight kills, three blocks and three service aces, while teammate Charlize Welch contributed a match‑high ten kills. The win extends DP’s winning streak against San Marcos and gives the Chargers a confidence boost as they head into league play.

Santa Barbara tops Oxnard

Back in Santa Barbara, the Dons continued their flawless start in the Channel League by beating Oxnard 3‑0 (25‑16, 25‑18, 25‑15). Blake Saunders was the standout performer, recording a match‑high fourteen kills. The victory improves Santa Barbara’s league record to 4‑0, positioning the Dons near the top of the Channel League standings.

Bishop Diego holds Villanova Prep

In the Tri‑Valley League, Bishop Diego maintained its share of first place with a 3‑0 win over Villanova Prep (25‑15, 25‑15, 25‑19). Junior Natalie Chan tallied an impressive twenty kills and sixteen digs, while fellow junior Karina Urzua added sixteen kills and sixteen digs of her own. Their combined effort helped the Cardinals stay competitive in a tightly contested league race.

St. Bonaventure falls to Laguna Blanca

Not all teams enjoyed victory. St. Bonaventure’s Owls were edged out by Laguna Blanca in a three‑set loss (16‑25, 16‑25, 22‑25). Despite Lauren Kenny’s six kills and ten digs, the Owls slipped out of a first‑place tie in the TVL, highlighting the competitive balance within the league.

These results reflect the depth of talent in Santa Barbara County’s high‑school volleyball programs. Coaches praised the athletes’ work ethic and emphasized the importance of teamwork as the season progresses. With league play looming, each team will look to build on these performances and continue representing their schools with pride.

Original reporting: KEYT (Ventura/Santa Barbara) — read the source article.