Foothill gets Carondelet rematch with NCS volleyball title on the line

Foothill has a familiar opponent between it and another volleyball trophy. The Falcons will face Carondelet in the North Coast Section Division 1 championship match at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Amador Valley High School in Pleasanton.

The matchup brings together the bracket’s No. 1 and No. 3 seeds. Foothill advanced with a 3–1 semifinal victory over fourth-seeded Las Lomas on Wednesday, Nov. 4. Carondelet beat second-seeded Berkeley 3–1 in the other semifinal, according to the tournament bracket.

For Foothill, the final revisits an October test. The Falcons defeated Carondelet in five sets in the East Bay Athletic League tournament final on Oct. 22, recovering from a two-sets-to-one deficit to win the last two sets 25–17 and 15–6, according to the school’s results page.

Foothill also had to respond after dropping the opening set against Las Lomas on Wednesday, winning the next three to reach Saturday’s final. The Falcons’ NCS path began with a sweep of Rancho Cotate on Oct. 27 and a four-set victory over Bishop O’Dowd on Oct. 31.

The venue is an important detail for local supporters: Foothill is the designated host, but the school lists Amador Valley High School as the championship site. Check the school’s volleyball page for any late schedule changes before heading out.

Sources: Foothill girls volleyball page; NCS Division 1 tournament bracket.