The Class 5A volleyball season has been a thrill ride. There were ups and downs, twists and turns, and upsets lurking around every corner.

But in the end, Valor Christian won it all — again. Make it a four-peat for the soaring Eagles. They beat the underdog Chaparral Wolverines in five epic sets, closing it out with a 24-22 victory.

The championship was immediately dedicated to longtime coach Jayne McHugh, who is currently on a leave of absence due to an illness that sidelined her for much of the season.

“We’re taking this to her,” said teary-eyed senior middle blocker Tegan Beuhler as she hoisted the championship trophy.

The Valor players wore No. 7 on their shoes, a tribute to McHugh, who wore No. 7 for the U.S. Olympic team.

“When we needed something extra, the girls looked down a

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