Los Alamitos Defeated Newport Harbor in Five Sets
The Griffins secured a share of their third straight league title after a hard-fought volleyball match.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Volleyball
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Los Alamitos topped Newport Harbor 16-25, 25-21, 19-25, 25-22, 16-14 to extend their Sunset League winning streak to 29 matches. The win secures the Griffins at least a share of their third consecutive league championship.
Why it matters
The victory maintains Los Alamitos' dominance within the Sunset League as they prepare for the upcoming postseason. It marks a significant result for the Griffins, who have remained undefeated in league play this season.
Los Alamitos holds a 23-5 overall record compared to Newport Harbor's 25-6 standing. In the match, Tyleani Allen led with 17 kills and five service aces, while setters Royal Banducci and Caitlyn Rother tallied 22 and 18 assists respectively.
The players
Tyleani Allen
She is a key player for Los Alamitos who recorded 17 kills and five service aces in the match.
Royal Banducci
She serves as a primary setter for Los Alamitos and recorded 22 assists during the contest.
Caitlyn Rother
She is a contributing setter for Los Alamitos who notched 18 assists in the win.
The details
After trailing early, the Griffins adjusted their defensive and serving strategies to overcome Newport Harbor in the fifth set. Charlotte Hall contributed 11 kills and Genesis Botts added seven to push the team to victory at Newport Harbor High.
Timeline
The match took place on September 30, 2026.
The CIF Southern Section girls volleyball playoffs begin October 21, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This win keeps Los Alamitos on track to secure a top seeding for the upcoming regional postseason tournament. The match result forces Newport Harbor to adjust its positioning in the final weeks before the playoff bracket is finalized.
Los Alamitos maintains an unblemished 10-0 record, putting them in prime position to claim the league title outright with two games remaining. Newport Harbor now looks to recover their momentum across their final three league contests before postseason play begins.
The takeaway
Consistent performance in late-season matchups is essential for securing higher seeds in the upcoming playoffs. Teams that successfully adjust their defensive strategies under pressure during five-set matches are better equipped for postseason success.
What happens next
The CIF Southern Section girls volleyball playoffs are scheduled to begin on October 21, 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Press Telegram.
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