Palisades Volleyball Took Second at Falcon Classic
The Palisades High School girls team secured a second-place finish in the Silver Division finals.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Volleyball
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The Palisades High School girls volleyball team earned runner-up honors in the Silver Division at the Falcon Classic. The team concluded the tournament at Crescenta Valley High with a 3-4 record.
Why it matters
The tournament performance contributes to the team's ongoing development as they look ahead to the postseason. The squad has focused on tactical adjustments and physical conditioning to sharpen their competitive play.
Palisades posted a 3-4 record during the tournament, narrowly falling 16-14 in the third set of the finals against Providence. The team holds an overall 22-12 record for the current season.
The players
Palisades High School
This is a public secondary school located in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Crescenta Valley High
This is a public high school in La Crescenta that served as the host site for the tournament.
The details
The team employed a 6-2 system utilizing two setters to boost offensive production during tournament play. Despite a final loss, the team recorded notable victories, including a 2-1 match win over Westlake and a sweep of Hamilton.
Timeline
September 12, 2026: Palisades lost in the Venice Invitational semifinals.
September 19, 2026: Palisades finished as Gold Division runner-up at the Chatsworth Invitational.
September 25, 2026: Palisades faced league rival Venice.
September 26, 2026: The team began pool play at the Falcon Classic.
September 28, 2026: The team competed in the Silver Division finals at the Falcon Classic.
Season Trajectory
This finish marks a continuation of the team's tournament success following the 2026 Chatsworth Invitational Gold Division final. These high-pressure tournament placements are key indicators of the team's readiness for a deep postseason run.
The team's 22-12 overall record positions them well for upcoming league title contention. Their refined 6-2 rotation and improved serve receive practice will be tested during the upcoming Sylmar Invitational.
The takeaway
Maintaining physical conditioning remains a priority as the team transitions into high-stakes league play. The use of a 6-2 setter system demonstrates a tactical commitment to balancing offensive output throughout the remainder of the season.
What happens next
The team is scheduled to compete in the Sylmar Invitational on October 10. Additionally, a crucial match on October 19 could determine the league title.
Further reading
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