The Hemet High School Girls Volleyball (23-7) team’s journey through the state championships ended abruptly in Del Mar Tuesday, Nov. 22.

Nationally ranked Cathedral Catholic swept Hemet 3-0. The game scores were 25-9, 25-18 and 25-14 in the final.

This is the second consecutive year Hemet has ended its season in the first round of the state championships. Cathedral Catholic is one of six California teams ranked in the top 30 of the nation. The five ahead of Cathedral all in Division 1.

Fortunately Jessica Priefer attended the game and has shared the following photos.

Hemet's Savanah Loutzenhiser goes high to send a spike back to Cathedral Catholic. All photos by Jessica Priefer

Hemet's Sage Torrez sets up a shot during the first round game.
Hemet's Danika Hitchcock awaits a serve during the first round state final's game.
Hemet's Savanah Loutzenhiser receives a serve during the game against Cathedral Catholic.

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