Week of Nov. 17 | Young Leaders and New Foundations Drive Riverside County Playoffs

This week’s episode of Varsity Vibes delivers a full breakdown of the latest Riverside County CIF playoff action, from dominant performances to heartbreaking season-ending losses across Divisions 2 through 13. Host Luke LaMonte recaps which football teams are still alive in the chase for CIF Southern Section titles and which programs saw their playoff runs come to an end. The show then shifts to volleyball, highlighting West Valley’s state playoff appearance before closing out the fall season. This week’s featured guest is Murrieta Valley High School Girls Volleyball Head Coach Rochelle Short, who reflects on her first year leading one of Southern California’s premier programs. Coach Short shares how her young roster embraced a new culture, developed advanced volleyball IQ, and leaned into the team’s motto, “We Over Me.” With a foundation of competitive drive, academic excellence, and character building, she explains why the future is bright for the Nighthawks and what motivates her to mentor the next generation of female athletes.

Takeaways:

• Recap of Riverside County teams advancing or eliminated across Divisions 2–13
• Murrieta Valley football dominates again to reach a semifinal showdown
• Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Valley View, and Coachella Valley continue playoff runs
• West Valley concludes a strong volleyball campaign with a state playoff appearance
• Featured interview with Murrieta Valley Girls Volleyball Head Coach Rochelle Short
• Coach Short discusses rebuilding with a young roster after graduating key seniors
• Culture themes like “We Over Me” fuel team chemistry and competitive growth
• Academic excellence, character development, and leadership are core pillars of the program

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