Vacaville Boys Volleyball Clinches First MEL Title Share

Bulldogs sweep Rodriguez to secure at least a share of the Monticello Empire League championship.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 10:50pm

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The Vacaville High School boys volleyball team captured at least a share of the program's first-ever Monticello Empire League title after sweeping Rodriguez 25-19, 25-22, 25-22 on Wednesday. The Bulldogs are now 15-7 overall and 10-1 in the MEL, and can claim sole possession of the crown with a win over Sacramento on Monday.

Why it matters

Vacaville's boys volleyball team has never won a league title before, making this a historic achievement for the program. The Bulldogs' success this season represents a significant turnaround from last year, when they finished third in the MEL.

The details

In last year's inaugural MEL season, Vacaville went 9-10 overall and 7-4 in the league, good enough for third place behind Vanden (12-0) and River City (10-2). This year, the Bulldogs have improved to 15-7 overall and 10-1 in the MEL, putting them in position to claim their first-ever league championship.

  • The Vacaville boys volleyball team swept Rodriguez on Wednesday, April 16, 2026.
  • Vacaville can clinch the outright MEL title with a win over Sacramento on Monday, April 21, 2026.

The players

Vacaville High School boys volleyball team

The Vacaville High School boys volleyball team is on the verge of winning the program's first-ever Monticello Empire League title.

Rodriguez High School

The Vacaville boys volleyball team swept Rodriguez in a league match on Wednesday.

Sacramento High School

Vacaville can clinch the outright MEL title with a win over Sacramento on Monday.

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What’s next

Vacaville can clinch the outright MEL title with a win over Sacramento on Monday, April 21, 2026.

The takeaway

Vacaville's boys volleyball team has made a remarkable turnaround this season, going from a third-place finish in the MEL last year to being on the verge of the program's first-ever league championship. This historic achievement showcases the team's hard work and dedication, and represents an exciting milestone for the Vacaville volleyball community.