It’s been a mixed bag for the Mariposa County High School volleyball team to open the 2026 season.
The Grizzlies blew past Central Valley on the road on Aug. 25, winning 25-11, 25-12, 25-11.
Kylie Williams led the team with 11 kills, while Grace Beery had 6 kills. Emma Pioske and Gillian Pioske both had four kills. The Pioske sisters also matched each other with five aces each.
However, the Grizzlies then fell at an undefeated 8-0 Hughson squad on Aug. 27, losing 14-25, 19-25, 11-25. Olivia Twiss, Emma Pioske, Grace Beery and Williams each had three kills apiece. Taylor Krull tallied three aces. Abby Beery had 15 digs.
Just prior to the deadline on Tuesday, the results of Mariposa’s match from Monday evening at Orestimba came in. The Grizzlies handled Orestimba with ease, winning 25-15, 25-17, 21-25, 25-19.
Gillian Pioske had 15 kills, while Emma Pioske and Kylie Williams each had eight.
MCHS sits at 5-3 overall. They were set to host Yosemite High on Sept. 2 and will host Delhi on Sept. 8, at 6 p.m.
The Grizzlies will also play at Gustine in a Thursday, Sept. 10 matchup.
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