Santa Monica High’s surprising run in the CIF volleyball playoffs was noticed and recognized when junior Freddy McLafferty was chosen to the all-CIF Division 3 second team.In Division 4, two Brentwood players were honored. Senior Ian Goldstein made the first team and senior Sam Bartman the third team.
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