Volleyball:
Glendora was 70 miles from home and trailed two sets to one in Tuesday’s quarterfinal round of the CIF-SS Division 4 playoffs.
However, the Palomares League champs rallied to defeat Linfield Christian in five games.
The Tartans won by scores of 25-21, 20-25, 22-25, 25-20 and 15-9.
Alex Oliver had a team-best 19 kills, one dig and a block.
Valentina Zurla chipped in with 17 kills, 13 digs and a pair of blocks.
Laila Beemer provided 11 kills, 18 digs and two aces.
Amelia Arzaga (26, 14 & 3) and Brooklyn Salazar (15, 11 & 1) combined for 41 assists, 25 digs and four aces.
Kaleia Zeits finished with 27 digs, seven assists and two aces.
Up next: GHS will host Santa Barbara on Saturday night at 6 with a spot in the D-4 title match at stake.
The Dons (26-10) swept their visitors from Hemet in their quarterfinal round contest.
Records: Glendora (18-12); Linfield Christian (18-12)
Division 4 Quarterfinal Scores:
Portola 3, North Torrance 0
Vista Murrieta 3, Arcadia 0
Santa Barbara 3, Hemet 0
Glendora 3, Linfield Christian 2
Saturday’s Semifinal Schedule:
Vista Murrieta at Portola
Santa Barbara at Glendora
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