OC teams, including Crean Lutheran, open inaugural CIF beach volleyball playoffs

Crean Lutheran’s girls beach volleyball team opened the playoffs with a win in the wild card round. (Photos courtesy Crean Lutheran Shutterbugs / John Luciano).

Crean Lutheran High School’s girls volleyball team is among the squads taking place in the inaugural CIF Beach Volleyball Championships.

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Mackenzie Dews of Crean Lutheran returns a shot.

Leah Wooden tries to make a play for the Saints.

Delaney Rowe defends during Tuesday's match.

Abby Thies of Crean Lutheran makes a play.

Crean Lutheran players meet during a timeout.

Cali Piazza goes for a point during the playoff.

Crean Lutheran (11-2) is seeded No. 4 in Division 2 and opened the playoffs with a wild card victory over Torrance. Crean Lutheran moves on to the opening round Wednesday at 3 p.m. vs. St. Joseph/Lakewood at Long Beach City College.

JSerra is third and Mater Dei fourth in Division 1. St. Margaret’s is seeded second and Capistrano Valley third in Division 2.

The finals will be on Saturday, May 6 at Long Beach City College.

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