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Samohi Volleyball No. 2 in CIF Poll

The Vikings maintain their spot in the Division 4-A rankings.

This week's CIF Southern Section girls volleyball polls have been released. is ranked second in the girls volleyball Division 3AA Top 10 poll. 

The poll was voted on, coordinated and finalized by the CIF Southern Section Girls Volleyball Coaches Advisory Committee. Top 10 polls for each division will be updated weekly throughout the season.

Pasadena Poly maintained its No. 1 ranking, followed by Samohi, Chadwick, Cypress, Mayfield and Placentia Valencia. Mission Prep entered the poll at No. 7. Santa Ynez is ranked No. 8, and Cerritos replaced Lancaster at No. 9. Quartz Hill dropped from seventh to 10th.

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The Vikings, coached by Liane Sato, .

Click here for Samohi's 2011 varsity schedule.

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maintains its No. 4 ranking in Division 4A. After going undefeated in the Heritage League last season under coach Billy Allen, the Seawolves lost in the CIF quarterfinals to Bell-Jeff, which stayed ranked second behind Hemet in this week's poll.

Fairmont Prep is No. 3 and Grace Brethren is No. 5. Milken Community dropped from sixth to ninth, and Connelly rose from No. 9 to No. 7. Frazier Mountain is No. 8 and Alverno replaced Azusa at No. 10.

Click here for Pacifica Christian's 2011 varsity schedule.

In Division 5AA, is still ranked No. 7. Desert Christian Academy stayed No. 1, followed by Sierra Canyon, Riverside Christian, Victor Valley Christian, Downey Calvary Chapel and Rolling Hills Prep. The No. 8-ranked team in the division is Hesperia Christian, followed by Liberty Christian. Lake Arrowhead Christian replaced Apple Valley Christian at No. 10.

Lighthouse Christian Academy is under the guidance of its first-year coach Emily Hamilton. Last November, the Saints lost to Riverside Christian in the section quarterfinals under previous coach Stephanie Sommer. 

Click here for Lighthouse Christian's 2011 varsity schedule. 

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