The Westview Wolverines (25-10) varsity volleyball team, from San Diego, CA, will host a home playoff match against the Santa Margarita Eagles (22-14) from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, today at 5 PM. This match 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: Westview vs Santa Margarita
When: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Time: 5 PM
Bracket: 2024 CIF State Girls Volleyball Championships – Division I
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Game preview: Westview vs Santa Margarita

As the volleyball season progresses, both Santa Margarita and Westview have shown strong performances, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. Here’s a breakdown of their overall rankings, records, team averages, and statistical comparisons to highlight the key factors shaping their seasons.

Rankings & Records Overview

• Santa Margarita (24-25)
  • Overall Record: 22-14
  • League Record: 2-5
  • Home Record: 5-3
  • Away Record: 2-6
  • Neutral Record: 15-5
  • Winning Percentage: .611
  • League Winning Percentage: .286
• Westview (24-25)
  • Overall Record: 25-10
  • League Record: 7-3
  • Home Record: 10-2
  • Away Record: 6-3
  • Neutral Record: 9-5
  • Winning Percentage: .714
  • League Winning Percentage: .700

In terms of overall record, Westview has slightly edged out Santa Margarita, with a higher win percentage of .714 compared to Santa Margarita’s .611. Westview’s league performance has also been stronger, with a league win percentage of .700, compared to Santa Margarita’s .286.

Team Scoring Averages

Both teams have had solid scoring averages throughout the season. Santa Margarita’s points per set show a consistent level of performance across all stages:

• Santa Margarita Scoring Averages:
  • Set 1: 23.0
  • Set 2: 23.4
  • Set 3: 21.0
  • Set 4: 20.6
  • Set 5: 13.2
  • Wins: 1.8
• Westview Scoring Averages:
  • Set 1: 23.2
  • Set 2: 23.0
  • Set 3: 21.7
  • Set 4: 22.6
  • Set 5: 15.5
  • Wins: 1.9

While both teams score consistently well across the sets, Westview’s averages are slightly higher in most sets, particularly in Set 1 and Set 2. However, both teams’ performance drops significantly in Set 5, which is typical in close matches.

Team Stat Comparison

• Kills: Santa Margarita has 1190 kills, although no data for Westview’s kills was provided.
• Total Blocks: Santa Margarita has 181 blocks, with Westview also leading with 68.
• Serving Aces: Santa Margarita has recorded 239 serving aces, while Westview stands at 53.
• Digs: Santa Margarita has 1212 digs, and Westview has 345 digs.
• Assists: Santa Margarita leads with 1138 assists, while Westview is trailing with 524 assists.
• Receptions: Santa Margarita has recorded 1766 receptions, while Westview has 502.

Santa Margarita excels in the areas of kills, total blocks, and receptions, while Westview has notable performances in digs and assists.

Key Players

• Santa Margarita:
  • Ireland Real: 455 kills
  • Kaliya Ndiaye: 68 total blocks
  • Isabella Simon: 53 serving aces, 345 digs
  • Marley Bemus: 524 assists
• Westview:
  • Ireland Real leads Santa Margarita with 455 kills, while other key performers include Isabella Simon, who also holds 53 serving aces.

Head-to-Head Against Common Opponents

Both teams faced similar opponents throughout the season, but the results vary.

• Against Torrey Pines, Santa Margarita and Westview each experienced losses. Santa Margarita lost 3-1 on 9/17/24, while Westview lost 3-0 on 9/10/24.
• Vista Murrieta: Santa Margarita beat Vista Murrieta 2-0 on 10/5/24, while Westview defeated them 3-0 earlier in the season on 8/26/24.

Conclusion

Westview holds a stronger overall record and league performance, especially with their home and away matches, compared to Santa Margarita. However, Santa Margarita has managed impressive individual stats, particularly in kills, digs, and assists. Both teams have made strong showings and will continue to be contenders as the season unfolds.