Twentynine Palms Ladycats win over Shadow Hills Knights in CIF playoff match

The Twentynine Palms High School Ladycats traveled to Shadow Hills for the first round of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) playoffs last night (10/21). The Shadow Hills Knights are currently in first place in the Desert Valley League. It was a five-set match that was intense, full of energy and both teams played with determination.

The Ladycats won in five, taking the first set 25-22, lost the second set 23-25, won the third 25-13, lost the fourth 19-25 and won the fifth 15-8. It was point for point with neither team giving up and pushing through. 

Sophomore Jada Nelson was big at the net with 12 kills, three blocks, served up three aces, had 11 assists and played solid defense with 26 digs.

Senior Vivian Grant was dominant on the serving line with nine ace serves, putting down six kills and also playing solid defense with 20 digs.  

Junior Sabrina Graham put down seven kills, had two big blocks, served up two ace serves, and had ten digs.  

Sophomore Tallulah Coleman was big at the net putting down 10 kills and defensively had seven digs.  

Senior Alexis Archuleta put down two kills, served up two aces, and a solid 15 digs.  

Sophomore Chessa Robinson also had 15 digs for the ‘cats.  

The next game will be at home – date and time to be announced.