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Benicia, American Canyon High volleyball teams pull off upsets – Times Herald Online
Through two rounds, the slipper seems to fit for the American Canyon and Benicia High volleyball teams.
Although American Canyon is the No. 14 seed in the North Coast Section Division II playoffs and Benicia is the No. 12 seed, both squads are having Cinderella-like postseason runs with each making the semifinals after wins on Thursday night.
American Canyon defeated San Leandro in five games, winning 22-25, 25-23, 25-20, 19-25, 20-18.
Leading the way for the Wolves was Hector Valencia, who had 20 kills and 10 digs. Patrick Gamboa had 14 kills, while Jacob Badua had seven of his own. Joshua Hmum set up his teammates all night with 46 assists.
The Wolves will play International High of San Francisco on Tuesday night.
Meanwhile, Benicia swept Terra Linda on Thursday, winning 25-22, 26-24, 25-16.
Benicia moves on to play Quarry Lane in a rare 9 vs. 12-seed matchup in the North Coast Section Division IV playoffs. Quarry Lane defeated top-seeded North Hills Christian on Thursday night at Valley Christian High.
Benicia’s match with Quarry Lane is scheduled for Tuesday night.