Girls Volleyball Roundup: Laguna Blanca Earns Road Sweep of SLO Classical
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August 13, 2026
Laguna Blanca volleyball fans, mark your calendars — the Owls are off and flying this season. On Thursday, the girls' team kicked things off with a clean road sweep against San Luis Obispo Classical Academy, bringing a little Santa Barbara grit up the 101. It's the kind of early-season win that sets a tone, and for a young squad, that confidence can carry a long way.
Head coach's group looked sharp in SLO, and while it's just one match, it's a promising sign for a program that loves to compete in the Frontier League. With the Central Coast rivalry heating up, this sweep is a nice bragging-rights moment for the 805. Keep an eye on the Owls as they build momentum — if Thursday was any indication, this fall could be a fun ride. Thanks to Noozhawk for the recap.
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