Xavier Volleyball State Round 1 Success: One Down, Three to Go

November 10, 2024

by Chris Pfaff, Xavier Sportswriter

Xavier Volleyball has not won a State Title since 2018, but they have been working very hard this season to stop that streak. They are 15-1 in conference and 16-1 overall, and they are ranked #1 in the 6A Division of State.

On Thursday, November 7, the Gators took the first of four steps required claim the State Title: one down, three to go. In the comfort of Xavier’s home gymnasium, the Gators defeated #16 Valley Vista 3-0 (25-18, 25-13, 25-12) in a Round 1 match-up.

Xavier Stat Leaders:

  • In typical fashion, SO Tessa Larkin (13) and JR Vivian Hickman (8) led the team in kills.
  • Larkin (4) and Elle McCreery (3) led the team in blocks.
  • Hickman (14) and Mattea Saunders (13) led the team in digs.
  • Selah O’Connor (16 assists) and Hickman (14 assists) continued their proven excellence setting up the hitters.

Xavier continues their assault on the State Title next week as they face a team they haven’t seen this year: #8 Queen Creek.

This quarterfinal match-up takes place next Tuesday, November 12, at Xavier’s Activity Center at 6:00 PM. Following this match, we hope to say, “two down, two to go”.