The Palos Verdes varsity volleyball team (Palos Verdes Estates, CA) will host a playoff match against Foothill High School (Pleasanton, CA) today at 6:30 PM. This game is part of the “2024 CIF State Girls Volleyball Championships – Division I” tournament.

Palos Verdes vs Foothill Volleyball Game Info:

What: California High School Volleyball
Who: Palos Verdes vs Foothill
When: Friday, November 22, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM
Bracket: 2024 CIF State Girls Volleyball Championships – Division I
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Game preview: Palos Verdes vs Foothill

In the highly competitive landscape of California high school volleyball, two powerhouse programs, Foothill and Palos Verdes, have captured attention during the 2024-25 season. Their records and stats reveal the strengths and areas of focus that have propelled each team to success. Here’s a breakdown of their journeys, statistical dominance, and key contributors this season.

Season Overview

Foothill Knights:

• Overall Record: 30-10
• League Record: 13-2
• Home Record: 12-1
• Away Record: 10-5
• Win Percentage: .750

Foothill has showcased consistency, particularly at home, boasting a dominant 12-1 record. Their league play was impressive, finishing with an .846 win percentage, making them a top contender in their division.

Palos Verdes Sea Kings:

• Overall Record: 26-9
• League Record: 5-3
• Home Record: 9-1
• Away Record: 4-2
• Win Percentage: .743

While Palos Verdes has a slightly lower overall win percentage than Foothill, their strong performance in neutral site matches (13-6) highlights their ability to perform under diverse conditions.

Scoring and Performance Averages

Foothill edges out Palos Verdes slightly in scoring averages across most sets:

• Foothill: S1 (24.2), S2 (23.4), S3 (21.4), S4 (24.1), S5 (13.4), Wins (2.3)
• Palos Verdes: S1 (23.3), S2 (23.0), S3 (21.9), S4 (21.5), S5 (13.5), Wins (2.1)

Both teams demonstrate strong finishes in matches, as reflected in their competitive S5 averages.

Team Statistics Comparison

Foothill’s Key Metrics:

• Kills: 1561
• Total Blocks: 161
• Serving Aces: 297
• Digs: 1816
• Assists: 1352

Palos Verdes’ Key Metrics:

• Kills: 157
• Total Blocks: 31
• Serving Aces: 16
• Digs: 129
• Assists: 156

Foothill dominates in almost every statistical category, including kills, digs, and serving aces. Their ability to generate offense and defend effectively has been a cornerstone of their success.

Player Spotlights

Foothill Leaders:

• Kaycie Burdick (#7): 602 kills
• Lulu Hoenninger (#15): 102 total blocks
• Kaitlyn Vogel (#2): 79 serving aces
• Olivia So (#1): 420 digs
• Paige Nelson (#14): 666 assists

Palos Verdes Leaders:

• Kaci Demaria (#10): 83 kills
• Mallory Labreche (#12): 15 total blocks, 131 assists
• Molly Labreche (#14): 55 digs

Foothill’s Kaycie Burdick has been a force on the attack with a staggering 602 kills, while Paige Nelson’s precision passing (666 assists) ensures their offense flows smoothly. On the Palos Verdes side, Kaci Demaria has been a standout contributor in multiple categories.

Record Breakdown

Foothill has excelled in league play (13-2) and playoffs (5-2), whereas Palos Verdes has shown resilience in neutral site matches (13-6). Neither team has faced the other head-to-head, making a potential matchup highly anticipated.

What Sets Them Apart?

While both teams have excelled, Foothill’s depth, consistent offense, and defensive prowess make them slightly more formidable on paper. However, Palos Verdes’ ability to thrive in high-pressure neutral-site games cannot be overlooked. If these two teams were to clash, fans would be treated to a battle of grit, skill, and strategy.

As the season progresses, both programs remain in the hunt for further success, proving why they are among the elite in California high school volleyball.