Cypress makes it to second round of CIF playoffs

Senior middle blocker Kayley Stephens hammers one over the net. Also pictured: Amanda Lai and Erica Cantley.

The Cypress Centurions advanced to the second round of CIF playoffs for Division 2A with a convincing win over the Pacifica Oxnard Tritons.  Cypress hosted the Tritons at home, and swept the match in three games.  Senior middle blocker Kayley Stephens had an outstanding game, assisted by junior outside hitters Kaycee Perez and Katie Ashman.  Senior defensive specialists Miranda Freight and Angela Gjonovich, along with senior libero Amanda Von Gries turned in solid defensive performances.  Cypress started the playoffs with a 9-4 overall record (8-2 in league play). The Centurions played No. 1 seed Louisville in Woodland Hills in the second round of the postseason on Thursday, Nov. 13.