Photos by Beth Oualline
Volleyball:
The Saints won by scores of 25-21, 22-25, 25-21 and 25-11.
Taylor Smith had a match-high 12 kills to go with 12 assists.
Juliana Picazo provided 11 kills and a block.
Emilia Chiappone contributed seven kills and one block.
Neriah Bobadilla added five kills, three aces, one block and 13 digs in the win.
Elle Howie and Sophie Silva had 10 kills apiece for the Bearcats.
Sara Yeats chipped in with nine kills.
Up next: BHS travels to Don Lugo on Thursday at 4:15, and SDHS will host Calvary Baptist on Friday at 5.
Rivalry Notes Provided by SDHS:
The Tradition of “The Ace” Trophy For over a decade, the rivalry between San Dimas High School and Bonita High School has been one of the most electric interdistrict battles in the area.
Every time these programs share a court, the stakes couldn’t be higher as they fight for bragging rights and “The Ace” trophy.
While the mid-to-late 2010s saw a back-and-forth war with momentum shifting yearly, the tide has turned dramatically.
Since taking over as head coach four seasons ago, our program has built a culture of relentless grit—a formula that has kept “The Ace” safely in San Dimas for four consecutive years.
Game Recap: Saints Secure Four in a Row Last night’s annual showdown proved why this rivalry is pure magic, as the Saints fought off a determined Bearcat squad for a thrilling 3-1 victory.
Set 1: Trailing 16-12, the Saints refused to panic. Behind disciplined defense and aggressive serving, San Dimas closed on a 13-5 run to flip the set and take it 25-21.
Set 2: Bonita built a daunting 22-13 cushion, but the Saints mounted a massive late rally. While the comeback fell just short at 25-22, the surge shifted the momentum back to our side of the net.
Set 3: The third frame was an absolute heavyweight slugfest with both teams trading blows down the stretch. San Dimas executed under pressure in the tightest moments to prevail 25-21.
Set 4: With “The Ace” within reach, the Saints exploded into the fourth frame with unmatched energy, dominating every facet of the game to cruise to a decisive 25-11 finish and seal the match.
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Records: Bonita (5-1); San Dimas (8-2)
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