Fresno-area high school wins another CIF girls volleyball title, football titles, and more
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- Immanuel swept Capistrano Valley Christian to win CIF Division IV state title.
- Eagles closed season on a 12-match streak and finished 27-16 overall.
- Central Section title matches and multiple division finals set for Friday and Saturday.
Immanuel High has a lot to be proud of.
The girls’ volleyball team is a reason for that.
The Eagles swept past Capistrano Valley Christian — 25-22, 25-13 and 25-22 — in the California Interscholastic Federation Division IV state championship at Santiago Canyon College in Orange on Saturday.
Immanuel made a late-season run after losing to Central Valley Christian on Oct. 14.
The Eagles won their past 12 games, including the win over Capistrano Valley Christian.
Immanuel finished the season 27-16.
In 2024, Immanuel won the state title in Division V, defeating Bradshaw Christian in four sets.
Football championships set
No. 2 Immanuel will play for the Central Section Division IV championship at top-seed Templeton on Friday.
The Eagles defeated No. 3 McLane, 21-7.
In Division V, No. 2 Woodlake will host No. 4 Bishop Union.
The Tigers dominated early and often in a 42-13 victory over Chowchilla.
In Division VI, No. 1 Minarets overpowered No. 4 Boron 36-7, and No. 2 Orosi rolled to a 29-9 victory over No. 6 Mira Monte. Minarets and Orosi will play for the title on Friday.
Fresno Christian wins 8-man title
Fresno Christian won the 8-man championship, defeating Immanuel Christian 78-14.
The Eagles finish the season at 12-0.
Quarterback Tycen Ramirez completed 16 of 23 passes for 262 yards and six touchdowns. He finished the season with 51 touchdowns, according to section historian Bob Barnett.
Wideout Bryce Smith had seven receptions for 121 yards and three touchdowns and running back Alex Asatrian accounted for five touchdowns — four rushing and one receiving. He had 18 carries for 207 yards.
Fresno Christian coach Mick Fuller has led Fresno Christian to four unbeaten seasons and four section championships, Barnett said.
State cross country championships
Hundreds of runners will compete for the state championships Saturday at Woodward Park.
The Buchanan High girls’ team will vie for the state title for the first time since 2022.
Here are the starting times for each division:
Division II boys: 8:30 a.m.
Division III boys: 9 a.m.
Division II girls: 9:30 a.m.
Division III girls: 10 a.m.
Division IV boys: 10:30 a.m.
Division V girls: 11 a.m.
Division I boys: 11:30 a.m.
Division IV girls: noon
Division V boys: 12:30 p.m.
Division I girls: 1 p.m.
