Santa Barbara High Girls Volleyball Defeats Villa Park in CIF State Division 3 Tournament Opener
Santa Barbara Independent
November 11, 2026
Our Dons are on a roll! Santa Barbara High's girls volleyball team opened the CIF State Division 3 tournament with a win over Villa Park, and as the top seed, they'll be back home at the Thunderdome on Thursday to host Steele Canyon. There's nothing quite like playoff volleyball under the lights on the Mesa — the student section, the parents in their Dons gear, the whole gym buzzing.
For a town that loves its high school sports, this is the kind of run worth showing up for. These players have worked all season for a shot at a state title, and now they get to chase it in front of their own crowd. If you've got Thursday evening free, head over and pack the stands — let's make it loud for the Dons.
The Santa Barbara Independent has the full rundown on the opener and what's next. Go Dons!
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