Torreys beat Santa Fe Christian, advance to state title game The La Jolla Country Day girls volleyball team retook the Southern California Division IV title by defeating Santa Fe Christian 25-20, 25-19 and 25-21 on Nov. 30. “We’re really good and when we’re playing well I don’t think there’s a better team out there,” head coach Peter Ogle said. Torreys senior Gillian Howard put away the final kill to seal the match and send her team to the state championship for the second year in a row. “It feels amazing, this is my senior year and this is all I’ve dreamed about since my freshman year,” said LJCD captain Chloe Mathis. “To repeat would be wonderful.” The Torreys used a balanced effort and a slew of experienced veterans to lead the way. While seniors Mollie Rodgers and Lauren Birks provided their signature talents, every player on the court played an important role. “My thing is bringing energy,” junior middle blocker Maya Hood said. “My coach says to bring the energy and I think it really helps the team get fired up and play better.” With the win LJCD (32-3) earned a spot in the state championship game against Atheron Sacred Heart Prep (24-10). The Torreys’ quest for back-to-back state titles gets underway at noon at San Jose State University on Saturday, Dec. 4.