Palo Verde Secures No. 2 Seed in Mountain League Win
The team hosts a region quarterfinal at home on October 26 following their three-set victory over Shadow Ridge.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Volleyball
Palo Verde High School secured the No. 2 seed in the 5A Mountain League after defeating Shadow Ridge in three sets. The result concludes the postseason aspirations for Shadow Ridge, while Palo Verde moves forward into the regional playoffs.
Why it matters
Securing a top seed is critical for Palo Verde to earn home-court advantage in the upcoming 5A Southern Region tournament. For Shadow Ridge, the loss officially ends their competitive season.
Palo Verde won in three sets with scores of 25-18, 25-17, and 25-16 to finalize their 5-3 league standing. Shadow Ridge, which drops to 2-6 in the league, saw Kimber Morrow contribute nine kills and nine digs in the loss.
The players
Palo Verde High School
The girls volleyball team that secured the No. 2 seed in the 5A Mountain League.
Shadow Ridge High School
The girls volleyball team eliminated from postseason contention following the loss.
Kimber Morrow
A Shadow Ridge player who recorded nine kills and nine digs during the match.
The details
Palo Verde controlled the match at Shadow Ridge, sweeping the sets to confirm their position in the league rankings. This win grants them the second seed, setting up a home match to open their postseason run. Shadow Ridge will finish their season with a final road trip later this week.
Timeline
Palo Verde swept Shadow Ridge in three sets on October 20, 2026.
Shadow Ridge plays their season finale at Las Vegas High on October 22, 2026.
Palo Verde hosts Coronado for the region quarterfinal on October 26, 2026.
Beyond the Strip
The match results update the seeding for the 5A Mountain League regional tournament. This follows the established format where regular-season league records dictate tournament qualification and home-court hosting duties.
Fans planning to watch the region quarterfinal should head to Palo Verde for the 6 p.m. match on October 26. Shadow Ridge supporters can catch the team's final appearance at Las Vegas High this Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
The takeaway
Palo Verde enters the playoffs with momentum while Shadow Ridge concludes a 18-14 overall season. Keep an eye on the region quarterfinal scores this coming weekend to see which teams advance toward the state title.
Further reading
Follow ongoing volleyball updates across the valley to track the postseason bracket.
