Tuesday delivered the kind of volleyball scoreboard Vista fans could get used to: two local teams, two CIF playoff wins, and not a fourth set in sight.

Mission Vista swept Pacific Ridge 3–0 in Division I on October 27. Tri-City Christian did the same to Southwest EC in Division IV. The postseason doesn't promise anyone a second night, but these teams earned one.

The Volleyball Brackets Have Company

Mission Vista arrived with momentum. On October 22, the Timberwolves defeated Carlsbad 3–1, then carried that energy into their straight-set playoff opener. The Timberwolves kept rolling on October 29, sweeping Classical Academy 3–0 to advance to the CIF Division I semifinals on November 4.

Tri-City Christian's path wasn't quite so tidy. The Eagles lost to Maranatha Christian in five sets on October 23 before finding a clean 3–0 result against Southwest EC four days later. A tricky Friday didn't get the last word.

Vista High fell 3–0 to Escondido on October 23.

Two Second-Place Finishes for Vista High

At the October 23 Mt. SAC invitational, Vista High's Elena Sanchez ran 19:16.50 to place second in the Division 3 Varsity Green B girls' three-mile race. Carlos Sanchez was second in the boys' Division 3 Varsity Blue B race in 15:54.50. Same school, same place, different races.

RBV's Izabella Livingston finished 16th (21:10.20) and Isaac Arias 15th (17:04.20) in their respective Division 3 races.

At Saturday's rain-course meet, Mission Vista's Cade Willhoit placed 11th in Varsity Blue B in 15:37.40.

A Field Hockey Week That Kept Turning

RBV field hockey beat Helix 2–1 on October 26, then fell 7–0 to San Dieguito Academy a day later.

Mission Vista field hockey lost 3–1 to San Dieguito Academy on October 22, beat Fallbrook 1–0 the next day, then lost 1–0 to Poway on October 27.

Vista High field hockey fell 7–0 to Mission Hills on October 28.

Longhorns Make Waves, Then Look Ahead

RBV boys water polo beat Mira Mesa 14–9 on October 22, then lost 11–6 to El Capitan later in the week.

RBV girls flag football hosts Santana in a scheduled CIF Division IV playoff game on October 29. A fresh bracket offers a fresh start.

Between advancing volleyball teams, fast runners and field hockey swings, Vista's fall sports gave fans alot to digest this week—and new matchups to watch next.

Catch up on the previous week's Vista sports roundup for more local results.

Questions You May Have About Vista Sports

Which Vista-area volleyball teams won their playoff openers?

Mission Vista beat Pacific Ridge 3–0 in Division I; Tri-City Christian beat Southwest EC 3–0 in Division IV, both October 27.

Who placed second for Vista High at Mt. SAC?

Elena Sanchez finished second in her girls' three-mile division and Carlos Sanchez took second in his boys' division on October 23.

When is RBV's girls flag football playoff game?

Rancho Buena Vista is scheduled to host Santana on October 29 in the CIF San Diego Section Division IV bracket.

Sports scores, records and statistics are compiled from school and team sources, MaxPreps, NFHS Network, CIF San Diego and other available sports reporting sources. North Valley Flare works to verify information before publication.