Mission Bay Volleyball Eyes CIF Playoff Run

The team secures a fifth-straight 20-win season as it prepares for the upcoming CIF postseason bracket.

Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Volleyball

Mission Bay Volleyball Eyes CIF Playoff Run

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Mission Bay girls volleyball has achieved at least 20 wins for the fifth consecutive season. The team is now positioning itself for a competitive run in the Division II championship.

Why it matters

The program is vying for a Division II championship title this year. Reaching the final match would also qualify the squad for the state tournament.

Mission Bay finished the regular season with a 20-win threshold reached for the fifth-straight year. The team started their campaign with a 7-2 record through the first nine matches.

The players

Audie Caban

She is a key player for Mission Bay who leads the team in kills, service aces, and blocks.

Zara Hedley

She serves as a central playmaker for the team, currently leading in both digs and assists.

The details

Led by Audie Caban in kills, blocks, and aces alongside Zara Hedley in digs and assists, the team maintains depth across all positions. Despite losses to Francis Parker and Point Loma, both 3-0, the squad successfully strung together a six-game winning streak without dropping a set.

August 15 to August 25, 2026: Team achieved a five-game winning streak.
August 27, 2026: Team lost 3-0 to Francis Parker.
September 5, 2026: Team suffered a loss to Otay Ranch.
October 16, 2026: Team lost 3-0 to Point Loma.
October 24, 2026: CIF playoff brackets and seeding are scheduled to be announced.

Season Trajectory

Mission Bay is aiming for a top-nine seed, which would put them in a favorable position for the upcoming CIF playoff bracket. A strong performance in the Division II championship is essential for their goal of qualifying for the state tournament.

The team expects to be seeded between fifth and ninth for the playoffs. If they secure a seed of eighth or higher, they are slated to host a first-round playoff game on October 28.

The takeaway

Maintaining depth across all positions has proven vital to the team's ability to sustain multi-game winning streaks throughout the season. Players and coaches continue to refine their rotations as the focus shifts to the specific requirements of postseason tournament play.