Notre Dame-Hilmar volleyball

CIF State Northern California Division IV
Thursday's match
No. 8 Notre Dame (17-10) at No. 1 Hilmar (32-12), 7 p.m.
 The reigning two-time SAC Joaquin Section champions have rattled off nine straight wins -- the last six by sweeps.
 The Yellowjackets have a pair of 6-foot-1 outside hitters in Olivia Peterson and sophomore Mikela Labno, who have combined for over 900 kills this year.
 Emma Martin has produced over 1,200 assists while Hilmar has recorded 293 service aces, 65 from Peterson.
 Notre Dame will need to get touches at the net with Corinne Sargenti, and rely on the back row of Aleaha Huihui-Martinez to extend rallies.
 Meghan Amaral and Logan Riggenbach have been consistent in the front row for the Spirits, using sets from three-year starter Spencer Hagenbuch.
 In each of Notre Dame's previous four stops in the State Northern California tournament, it has at least reached the semifinals.