Lancers sweep Flagstaff to complete perfect season, win state beach volleyball title

For the second time in as many years, Salpointe Catholic is the undefeated state champion in beach volleyball.

The top-seeded Lancers beat No. 2 Flagstaff 5-0 on Wednesday night at Queen Creek Casteel High School to capture their second Division II state crown in as many years. The Lancers finish their season 18-0, while Flagstaff falls to 16-1.

Emma Hugeback and Jaylynn Ransom needed three sets to win their match 22–20 13-21 15–10. The Lancers won every other set. Francesco Pieroni and Sophia Hernandez won their match 21-14, 21-10; Rylen Bourguet and Megan Muehlebach won 21-14, 21-13; Scarlet Isaacson and Gabriella Monge won 21-5, 21-17; and Jordan Faircloth and Alyssa Robles won 21-11, 21-11.

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Salpointe coasted through the playoffs, beating Canyon del Oro, Gilbert Christian and Gilbert Mesquite to set up Wednesday's final.

The Lancers went 15-0 a season ago and won the program’s first-ever beach volleyball title by beating Valley Christian.

Up next for Salpointe: the pairs state championship. The senior pair of Ransom and Hugeback is seeded No. 7 in Division II, and the players have earned a bye into the second round. Hernandez and Pieroni will play their first-round match on Monday against a team from Youngker.