BHHS Boys Volleyball Qualifies for CIF Playoffs

The CIF Southern Section released its boys volleyball playoff pairings Sunday and Beverly Hills High has been awarded a wildcard in Division 4. The Normans will host Huntington Beach Brethren Christian on Monday at 7 p.m. for a spot in the main draw.

Beverly Hills earned the at-large berth from the Ocean League while Brethren Christian got an at-large berth despite finishing in the cellar in the Academy League. The winner of Monday's match will have little time to savor the victory. It must travel to Almont League Champion San Gabriel in the first round Tuesday night.  

The winner of Tuesday's first-round match will play the Katella-California winner in the second round Thursday night.

Ocean League champion Santa Monica is the No. 1 seed in the 32-team bracket and hosts the winner of Monday's other wildcard match between Anaheim and Los Amigos. Beverly Hills and Samo are on opposite sides of the draw and would not meet until the finals. 

Culver City, which finished second in the Ocean League, hosts Santa Ana Valley in the first round Tuesday. Beverly Hills and archrival Culver City could potentially meet in the semifinals. 

Quarterfinal matches in all divisions are Saturday, semifinals are next Tuesday and championships are Saturday, May 21, at Cypress College.

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