The Clovis West Golden Eagles (29-11) varsity volleyball team from Fresno, CA, will host the Los Gatos Wildcats (19-6, CA) in a playoff match today at 6 p.m. This game is part of the 2024 CIF State Girls Volleyball Championships – Division I tournament.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: California High School Volleyball
Who: Clovis West vs Los Gatos
When: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Time: 6 PM
Bracket: 2024 CIF State Girls Volleyball Championships – Division I
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Game preview: Clovis West vs Los Gatos

As two of California’s high-performing volleyball teams gear up to face each other, both Los Gatos and Clovis West bring impressive records and stats to the table. Here’s a deep dive into the numbers, comparing their season performances and team dynamics.

Rankings & Overall Records

• Los Gatos: Ranked 71st in California with a strong 19-6 overall record and a 10-2 league showing, Los Gatos has demonstrated consistent play both at home (7-2) and away (6-2). They have a .760 overall win percentage and an .833 league win percentage.
• Clovis West: Ranked higher at 36th in the state, Clovis West boasts a 29-11 overall record and an 8-2 league performance. Their strengths extend across all venues, including a stellar 9-3 record at home and an unbeaten 6-0 on the road, resulting in a .725 overall win rate and a .800 league win rate.

Team Scoring Averages

Scoring efficiency is high for both teams, though Clovis West slightly edges out Los Gatos in overall scoring:

• Los Gatos scores an average of 22.3–24.4 points across their first four sets, with a slight dip to 13 points in the fifth set. They average 2.4 points in wins.
• Clovis West posts averages of 23.6–25.0 points over the first four sets, with a consistent fifth-set average of 15 points and 1.8 points in wins.

Key Stat Comparison

Here’s a closer look at critical stats and where each team’s strengths lie:

Clovis West outpaces Los Gatos in most categories, particularly in kills (1257 vs. 815) and digs (1572 vs. 1013), which highlights their more aggressive play and defensive prowess. However, Los Gatos holds a slight advantage in total blocks, indicating a stronger front-line defense.

Team Leaders

Standout players from both teams make this matchup even more exciting. For Los Gatos, Mia Halsey (#5) leads with 241 kills and 53 serving aces. On the defensive side, Caylin Thomas (#3) has racked up 246 digs, and Maya Walker (#6) leads in assists with 539. Clovis West counters with their own powerhouse, Kalani Soares (#10), who has posted 354 kills, and Jadyn Deruiter (#6), who has made substantial contributions with 328 digs and 538 receptions.

Head-to-Head and Record Breakdown

Neither team has faced each other or common opponents this season, making this an exciting and unpredictable matchup. Both teams have had strong playoff runs, with Clovis West showing an additional out-of-state experience (1-3).

Final Thoughts

With Los Gatos’ disciplined play and strong blocking facing off against Clovis West’s aggressive offensive style and depth in digs, this match promises intense rallies and fierce competition. Both teams have the stats to back them up, but the outcome will likely hinge on which team can capitalize on its strengths while minimizing errors.