“Cathedral Catholic High School had already won six CIF state championships when the 2024 girls volleyball season began in August. Head coach Juliana Conn won two herself at the helm, including a mythical national championship two years ago.

But this season was supposed to be a down year. Torrey Pines, Francis Parker, Westview, San Marcos and others were given every chance to dethrone the Dons.

The powerful Southern Section was supposed to take care of any San Diego challenges.

Yet there they were Saturday night at 7:45 — 17 Dons gathered in a circle, arms wrapped around bodies, tears flowing.

Champions once again.

After just a year away from the figurative podium, Cathedral Catholic won the seventh CIF state championship in program history with a 25-21, 25-20, 25-16 sweep over San Jose Archbishop Mitty in a match held at Santiago Canyon College…”

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