El Dorado Cougars Claim First State Title

The El Dorado Cougars just shattered history, becoming the first boys’ volleyball team from the Sacramento area to win a CIF State championship, defeating Point Loma in four sets. With a 28-9 record and a 14-game winning streak, this victory marks a monumental leap for the school, whose gym already honors girls’ champions and a 1992 runner-up. Coach Jim Curtis, once more into computers than courts, saw potential in his squad and inspired them by showing them the girls’ banner — a symbol they now claim. The win isn’t just about the players — it’s about the program’s rise, the community’s support, and the sport’s growing footprint in the region, which only got its first boys’ state tournament in 2025. From Curtis’s five-year JV journey to key seniors stepping up, including Finn Hornsby’s final kill, this team’s synergy and grit turned dreams into reality. Now, banners and plaques adorn the gym, and Coach Curtis already has his eyes on defending the title next season. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a9d1216d7e892c95