In the CCS Open Division championship match, Archbishop Mitty's William Dryden showcased exceptional talent, scoring 22 points out of 42 attempts, propelling his team to a 3-1 victory over St. Francis. Despite a setback in the third set, the Monarchs maintained composure and clinched the fourth set in a nail-biting finish. This victory marked Mitty's first boys volleyball section title since 2013, signaling their dominance throughout the season, even in the face of coaching changes. Assistant coach Gregg Gallegos successfully guided the team after head coach Lacey Gera's maternity leave, ensuring the Monarchs continued their winning streak.
This whole season, we've been dominant, said Dryden, who is committed to UC Santa Barbara. We've beaten every team. We've beaten (St. Francis) three times, so it just felt how it should be.
The result was validation for the Monarchs, who had beaten every team they faced in the Open bracket at least once this year. Still, Mitty had to go out and do it again with the pressure on.
Mitty (37-2) has sustained success this season despite the departure of coach Lacey Gera to maternity leave midseason. Assistant coach Gregg Gallegos stepped in to run the Monarchs' practices and games, and they haven't missed a beat.
With a dominant performance in the championship match, Dryden led the Monarchs to victory, emphasizing how critical it was to maintain focus after a tough third set.
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