One of the most life-giving things I get to do is announce for several of Sonora High School’s sports teams. Each game, each sport, each team has a unique character and flavor that keep me energized and on my toes.
This season I added something to my repertoire that I haven’t been intentional about before: I have been praying by name for the players and coaches of the teams I announce for. I haven’t been as consistent as I’d hoped but when they come to mind, I pray; when I see them before the game or get a brief conversation with one or two (like when a flag football player comes up to the booth to sing the national anthem), I’ve ask if there’s something specific I can pray for. The responses have ranged from “huh? I don’t know” to “wow! Thank you!” And, quite selfishly, I’ve asked God to show me very specific answers to prayer … some sign that he’s hearing my prayers (I know he is) and working in their lives in response to my prayers.
The real purpose of this particular post, though, is to see if I could embed a playoff bracket on my site! Yes, it’s playoff time for fall sports, and Sonora’s volleyball and flag football teams are both in. Our boys football team–the reigning California state champions for their division–are also undefeated going into their last regular season game on Halloween and are hoping to go deep into playoffs again, maybe even to repeat last year’s run to the title game.
Our girls volleyball team is the #1 seed in the division, meaning that as long as they win, they’ll play at home until the championship. They won Round 1 last night, host the quarter finals tomorrow, and have a good chance at hosting the semi-finals on Nov 4. Regional Championship, if they make it, will be on Saturday, Nov 8.
If you’re in the area, come out to join us for any of these games. Keep an eye on the bracket below.
2025 CIF Sac-Joaquin Girls Volleyball Playoffs Division 4