
The stakes are high as #15 SRJC travels to face #2 American River College (ARC) in Round 2 of the 3C2A Women's Volleyball Playoffs on Tuesday, November 28, at 6:30 PM. Both teams are members of the highly competitive Big 8 Conference, adding an extra layer of intensity to this postseason matchup.
Season Recap
ARC comes into the playoffs as the Big 8 Conference champions, boasting a 14-2 conference record and a dominant season overall. Their consistent play earned them a first-round bye, making this their playoff debut. The Beavers have been a force all year, defeating Santa Rosa twice in conference play—3-1 on October 4 and a decisive 3-0 sweep on November 6.
Santa Rosa finished the regular season in 7th place in the Big 8 with a 5-11 conference record but has shown resilience in the playoffs. In Round 1, the Bear Cubs knocked off #18 College of the Sequoias (COS) 3-1. Katie Brenninger was the star, delivering 16 kills on 41 attempts, while Madison Shaw added 10 kills to fuel the victory.
What's at Stake
The winner of this match will advance to the regional final on Thursday, November 30, facing either #10 Shasta College or #7 Solano College for a shot at the state championship tournament.
Game Details
- Date: Tuesday, November 28
- Time: 6:30 PM
- Location: American River College