Cicero Prep Sweeps St. David for 1A Volleyball Title
Cicero Prep claimed its fourth straight 1A state volleyball championship with a three-set win over St. David on Saturday.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Volleyball
Cicero Prep defeated St. David 25-18, 25-19, 25-14 to win the 1A state volleyball title at Coronado High. The top-seeded Cicero Prep team captured its fourth consecutive 1A championship.
Why it matters
The victory matches Joseph City's run of four straight 1A titles from 1999 to 2002, placing Cicero Prep among the strongest streaks in the division's recent history. It also marks a new chapter for the program under first-year coach Brooks Docktor, who replaced Kirsten Fry.
Nicole Damian recorded 9 kills, 14 assists and 12 digs, while Grace Combs added 18 assists and 7 digs for Cicero Prep. Cicero Prep's roster includes 11 seniors, and St. David has reached 19 state title matches with nine championships, most recently in 2020.
The players
Cicero Prep
Cicero Prep is a high school volleyball program that has now won four straight 1A state championships.
St. David
St. David is a high school volleyball program with nine state titles, most recently in 2020.
Brooks Docktor
Brooks Docktor is in his first season as Cicero Prep's head volleyball coach, succeeding Kirsten Fry.
The details
Cicero Prep was the No. 1 seed and St. David the No. 2 seed in the title match played Saturday at Coronado High. Layla Hrabe contributed 11 digs, 2 aces and 1 kill for the champions.
Timeline
Saturday: Cicero Prep defeats St. David for the 1A state title at Coronado High.
2023: Cicero Prep previously beat St. David in a state title game.
2020: St. David won its most recent state championship.
1999-2002: Joseph City won four consecutive 1A state titles.
Season Trajectory
Cicero Prep's fourth straight 1A title ties Joseph City's run from 1999 to 2002 as the longest streak in recent 1A volleyball history. The result cements the program's dominance in the division heading into the coming seasons.
Cicero Prep's 11 seniors account for much of the roster that won this title, so the program faces a notable turnover ahead of next season. Families and fans following Arizona high school volleyball should expect the team's returning core to shape the next year's competitive picture.
The takeaway
Cicero Prep's back-to-back-to-back-to-back run shows how a program can sustain a state-title standard through coaching changes. Readers following Arizona high school sports can track how the program's depth and graduating seniors shape future championship runs.
Further reading
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