Read more about the article 2017 All-SCV girls volleyball team
Valencia senior Lauryn Shockley goes for a block in an illustration from The Signal. Chistian Monterossa/The Signal.

2017 All-SCV girls volleyball team

Lauryn Shockley has a signature celebration for when Valencia girls volleyball scores. After almost every point, she leaps into the air for a toe-touch jump. “That specific one started last…

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Read more about the article Valencia volleyball’s playoff run ends in quarterfinals
Lauryn Shockley (11) of Valencia sets up an assist against Esperanza High School in Valencia on Saturday, Nov 4. 2017. Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal

Valencia volleyball’s playoff run ends in quarterfinals

In a fifth-game standoff, Valencia volleyball stood in a circle, hand in hand, during a timeout. They were trailing by five points to Esperanza of Anaheim. “I just told them…

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Read more about the article Valencia volleyball sweeps Golden Valley, captures share of Foothill League crown
The Valencia volleyball team celebrates after winning a point during a home match against Golden Valley on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Valencia volleyball sweeps Golden Valley, captures share of Foothill League crown

Throughout this season, Valencia volleyball shuffled its lineup, brought up a player from JV and learned to play as a team that has a mix of under- and upperclassmen. Despite…

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Read more about the article Attention to detail has Valencia prepped for share of league title
Valencia's Jess Throckmorton (18) hits the volleyball during a game against Hart at Valencia High School on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Attention to detail has Valencia prepped for share of league title

After every match, each Valencia volleyball player types up an email to coach Ray Sanchez. The message addresses a handful of topics decided on in advance by the coaching staff.…

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Read more about the article Valencia volleyball welcomes back Lauren Russ
Lauren Russ (12) goes up for a block against Hart. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Valencia volleyball welcomes back Lauren Russ

Sitting on the sideline during volleyball games last season, an injured Lauren Russ, or “Lo,” as she’s known as to her teammates and coach, studiously analyzed every move both Valencia…

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Read more about the article Foothill v-ball roundup: First-place face-lift
October 13, 2016: West Ranch at Valencia Volleyball. Valencia's #32 Kayla Konrad and #11 Lauryn Shockley celebrate a point in game 2 of the match against West Ranch. Valencia won the match 3-0. photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/For The Signal.

Foothill v-ball roundup: First-place face-lift

By Keir Chapman For The Signal First place in Foothill League received a facelift Thursday night when the Valencia Vikings swept the West Ranch Wildcats, 3-0, at Valencia High School.…

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