National Editor
As the Los Gatos High School Girls’ Volleyball season nears its end, the Wildcats wrap up league play and transition toward post-season games. The varsity and junior varsity teams entered the second round of league on Oct. 7, defeating Monta Vista 3-2 and 2-0 respectively, while the freshman team began their second round on Oct. 14. Following a 1-3 loss to Milpitas on Sept. 22, the varsity team made a strong comeback with a 3-0 victory over the Trojans, joined by a 2-1 junior varsity win and a 1-2 freshman loss. Additionally, girls’ volleyball participated in their annual Pink Out game, a time-honored tradition honoring breast cancer awareness and celebrating the resilience of several affected families.
Compared to past years, the varsity team has been facing a mid-season slump. Co-captain senior Leilah Bakhtiari commented, “We have had a tough time this season because we lost key players that have been a part of our program for so long, so we are still trying to adjust to this change.” In hopes of finishing on a high note, junior Silvia Miletich hopes how the team will give “all or nothing,” especially in practices, to translate over into gameplay. Last year, the Wildcats qualified for the Central Coast Section (CCS) in the open division but lost to Saint Ignatius College Preparatory 0-3 in the first round. They then moved on to California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) play, where they were defeated by Campolindo 2-3, following an impressive 3-1 victory over Clovis West.
Throughout the league, the varsity squad has faced a challenging season. Currently, they hold a 5-6 record and place fourth in the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL), reflecting both hard-fought victories and tough losses against competitive opponents. The junior varsity team maintains a solid 6-4 record, contributing to the overall effects of positive team chemistry.
Wrapping up league competition, all three LGHS teams competed against Palo Alto, with varsity finishing 0-3, junior varsity 2-0, and the freshman team 2-1. The varsity and junior varsity Wildcats concluded their final away game of the league season against the Los Altos Eagles, finishing with scores of 1-3 for varsity and 2 -1 for junior varsity. On Tuesday, Oct. 28, the Wildcats celebrated Senior Night against Mountain View, beginning with each senior sharing their past memories and future hopes, followed by heartfelt speeches from underclassmen dedicated to honoring each senior. The varsity team commemorated seniors Portia Zeidler, Annette Bassani, Ella Crites, Capri Allen, Ammie Vo-Robinson, and Bakhtiari.
As the fall season wraps up, be sure to congratulate the Los Gatos Wildcats on an eventful season and stay tuned for postseason games!
(Source: MaxPreps)
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