Sierra Canyon Volleyball Postponed After Gym Leak
Heavy rain caused a leak in the Feinberg Family Gym, forcing officials to postpone the CIF playoff match.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Volleyball
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A CIF Southern Section Division 1 volleyball playoff match between Sierra Canyon and Marymount was postponed on Wednesday. The decision followed the discovery of a roof leak at Sierra Canyon High School's Feinberg Family Gym during heavy rainfall.
Why it matters
The postponement disrupts the playoff bracket for two high-performing programs in the middle of a high-stakes postseason run. Administrators must now address the facility issue and coordinate a new schedule for the match.
Sierra Canyon entered the contest with a 29-1 record, while Marymount held a 22-10 standing. Game officials arrived at the venue to evaluate conditions at 5 p.m. before the delay was confirmed.
The players
Sierra Canyon High School
This private school is a prominent athletic institution located in Los Angeles that competes in the CIF Southern Section.
Marymount
This school maintains a competitive girls volleyball program that regularly participates in top-tier CIF Southern Section playoff divisions.
The details
Heavy rain identified a structural vulnerability in the Feinberg Family Gym that made the court unsafe for play. Officials arrived on-site at 5 p.m. to assess the conditions before determining that the match could not proceed as scheduled.
Timeline
October 21, 2026: The match was scheduled and subsequently postponed.
October 27, 2026: Sierra Canyon has a scheduled home game against Los Alamitos.
October 31, 2026: Sierra Canyon has a scheduled home game against Mira Costa.
Season Trajectory
This delay creates a scheduling bottleneck for the CIF Southern Section Division 1 playoffs during a critical postseason window. The change impacts the momentum of both high-seeded programs as they navigate a condensed bracket leading toward state competition.
The postponement forces an immediate adjustment to the playoff bracket and potentially complicates the remainder of the tournament schedule. Players and coaches must now prepare for a condensed timeline to make up the match before upcoming scheduled contests.
The takeaway
High school facilities must often balance intensive athletic schedules with unexpected maintenance challenges during severe weather events. Teams are encouraged to monitor official school communications for updates on the rescheduled match date.
Further reading
For more updates on local sports, visit the Los Angeles Volleyball section.
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