CIF-SS Volleyball Playoffs: Three local teams are championship bound

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Saturday was filled with Halloween showdowns for high school volleyball. La Quinta, Rancho Mirage, Desert Christian Academy and Twentynine Palms all competing in their respective division semi finals.

Desert Christian Academy hosted Twentynine Palms for an all-local matchup on Saturday. The game deciding who is heading to the division 9 championship.

The Conquerors came out to a fast lead 7-0 in the first set against the Wildcats. Twentynine Palms started to fight back, but struggled with hitting errors and defending against DCA. The Conquerors ultimately took the first set 25-13, and kept rolling from there.

Desert Christian Academy defeated Twentynine Palms 3-0, taking the final set 25-20. The Conquerors are moving on to the final on Nov. 6.

Rancho Mirage was on the road Saturday to take on the Azusa Aztecs in the division 9 semi final. The Rattlers shared the Desert Empire League title with Shadow Hills this season, and continue to dominate.

The Rattlers defeated the Aztecs 3-2 to advance to the championship round against Desert Christian Academy.

La Quinta defeated Cornerstone in the division 10 semi final at home on Saturday in a 3-0 sweep. The win punches the Blackhawks ticket to the championship against Orange on Nov. 6.