News briefs for Wednesday, Oct. 24
October 24, 2018
GIRLS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL
Tonight, the girls varsity volleyball team will take on Long Beach Poly for the second round of CIFs at 6 p.m. at Long Beach Poly High School. The lady Monarchs hope to continue to their winning streak against the Jackrabbits in another fierce match-up.
“We’re really excited for the atmosphere tonight, there’s going to be a big crowd and can’t wait to feed off of it,” senior Brielle Mullally said.
VOLLEYBALL COACH EARNS 200TH WIN
In a win against Great Oaks High School last Thursday, Dan O’Dell, the girls varsity volleyball head coach, acquired his 200th win. This is Coach O’Dell’s sixth year leading the lady Monarchs and he has racked up many wins over the past five years from tournaments to Southern Section CIF Finals.
“It was great,” O’Dell said. “I’m excited for the rest of CIF playoffs to see how we stack up against the best teams in Southern California and if the girls embrace the moment.”
SURF TEAM VS. CORONA DEL MAR
Catching the morning waves, the Mater Dei Surf Team will be competing against Corona Del Mar on tomorrow at 6:30 a.m. in Huntington State Beach, Tower 5. This team is open to all students of all skill levels and compete in 5 different divisions.
“I feel confident about the contest tomorrow for sure because we’ve had a really good season start so far and we definitely have most fun out there,” senior Brendan Obermeyer said.
![BUILDING THE FUTURE: Plans to build tennis courts and a new Performing Arts Center will be started and completed in the coming years. This will benefit students and athletes alike as they will enhance both the Athletic and Performing Arts Departments and bring much-needed venues and state-of-the-art spaces to campus. “You want to be rooted in that tradition of the school when [it comes to] these projects, we’ve always got to be innovating and moving forward,” Vice President of School Relations Scott Melvin said. Mock Renderings courtesy of Mater Dei High School.](https://thescarletscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Mater-Dei-Tennis-Court-and-PAC-e1780632956112-1200x672.jpg)
![GET UP Students laugh and dance at a school rally. All the events and rallies hosted by ASB help bring students together and make school an enjoyable place to be. Senior Maddy O’Connor believes ASB keeps everything together and the school spirit alive. “A lot of things wouldn't be as organized [without ASB] and it'd be kind of boring,” O’Connor said. “ASB brings joy to Mater Dei, and pretty much [all things] cool.”](https://thescarletscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/HEIF-Image-1200x800.jpeg)