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Ironwood Ridge Defeats Catalina Foothills in Beach Volleyball
Ironwood Ridge wins 4-1 in a close matchup between the two Arizona high school teams.
Mar. 12, 2026 at 12:46pm
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In a high-stakes beach volleyball matchup, Ironwood Ridge defeated Catalina Foothills by a score of 4-1. The teams battled it out across five close matches, with Ironwood Ridge coming out on top in four of the contests.
Why it matters
This victory for Ironwood Ridge solidifies their position as a top contender in Arizona high school beach volleyball. The close nature of the matches also highlights the growing competitiveness of the sport in the state.
The details
Ironwood Ridge won four of the five matches against Catalina Foothills. In the first match, Marcella Landers and Kallie George defeated Leah Stoneking and Lindon Bourn 21-8, 21-13. Ava Terpning and Sydney Hellbusch won a tight three-set match against Maria Lemas and Lydia Litkenhus for Catalina Foothills. Kendyl Shields and Aubrey Schultz then won 15-21, 21-19, 15-13 over Madden Bowers and Alivia Sutton. Laura Cubillas and Genesis Othon also won in straight sets for Ironwood Ridge. The final match saw Lillian Merchant and Audrey Cross defeat Anjali Green and Aurora Mellor 21-16, 21-12.
- The match took place on March 12, 2026.
The players
Ironwood Ridge
A high school in Tucson, Arizona that competes in beach volleyball.
Catalina Foothills
A high school in Tucson, Arizona that competes in beach volleyball.
The takeaway
This close matchup between two of Arizona's top high school beach volleyball programs showcases the growing popularity and competitiveness of the sport in the state. Both teams displayed impressive skill and determination, making for an exciting contest.
