The Lady Knights are one step closer to a Division I championship after taking down North Hollywood in Thursday’s quarterfinal matchup. Sherman Oaks CES came out strong, battled through four sets, and earned a 3-1 victory to keep its playoff run alive.
SOCES set the tone early, winning the first two sets 25-13 and 25-21. North Hollywood fought back in the third, taking the set 25-20, but the Knights answered with a 25-20 win in the fourth to close out the match.
With the win, Sherman Oaks improves its overall record to 28-14 and advances to the Division I semifinals. North Hollywood finishes its season with a 19-12 record.
The Lady Knights will now host San Pedro on Tuesday, November 3, at 7 p.m. as they look to keep their championship hopes alive.
The Knights have been a top team throughout the season, earning the No. 1 seed in this year’s Division I bracket. They opened the playoffs on Monday, October 26, with a 3-1 victory over Birmingham before defeating North Hollywood to secure their spot in the semifinals.
