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Outside hitter Sadie Snipes jumps for a hit against University, Nov. 5, 2022.

Branson claims another NCS title in three-set win

By Shun Graves November 5, 2022
Girls varsity volleyball claimed another NCS pennant after it defeated University in three sets.
Archie Williams’ Elsa Snipes jumps for a shot as Branson’s Sadie Snipes, right, seeks to block. Branson won the Nov. 2, 2022, girls varsity volleyball game in three sets.

In NCS semifinal, Snipes sisters face each other for final time

By Shun Graves November 2, 2022
Girls varsity volleyball’s NCS victory against Archie Williams marked the last time the Bulls’ Sadie Snipes faced Elsa Snipes on the other side of the court.
Girls varsity volleyball huddles during the second set against Sonoma Valley, Oct. 29, 2022. Branson quickly won its NCS quarterfinal in three sets.

Quick victory begins volleyball’s NCS run

By Shun Graves October 29, 2022
Girls varsity volleyball quickly won its NCS quarterfinal in three sets after a first-round bye.
Girls varsity volleyball celebrates its MCAL pennant after winning the league final against Redwood, Oct. 21, 2022. Branson avenged an earlier loss to claim the title in three sets.

‘So emotional’: Branson volleyball wins MCAL title

By Shun Graves October 21, 2022
Girls varsity volleyball defeated Redwood in three sets, claiming the MCAL championship title.
Logan Tusher serves the ball during girls varsity volleyball’s game against Marin Catholic, Oct. 19, 2022. Branson defeated the MCAL rival in four sets.

Historic day as Branson defeats Marin Catholic

By Shun Graves October 19, 2022
Girls varsity volleyball defeated Marin Catholic in four sets, marking a historic win as the team advances to the MCAL finals.
Logan Tusher serves the ball during the girls varsity volleyball game at Redwood, Oct. 14, 2022. Branson faced a four-set defeat but showed some offensive and defensive strengths.

Redwood defeats Bulls in tough four-set game

By Shun Graves October 14, 2022
Girls varsity volleyball faced a four-set defeat at Redwood, but highlights included Elena Fisher’s double-double.
Eva Lacy, a senior, serves the ball against San Rafael at home, Oct. 12, 2022. Senior night ended with a decisive win against the MCAL opponent.

Big day for seniors ends with big win

By Shun Graves October 12, 2022
San Rafael faced a three-set defeat at the hands of Branson girls varsity volleyball, which marked senior night.
James Stovell prepares to catch the ball, Oct. 8, 2022. Branson football defeated South Fork at home, 38-8.

Offense revs up to secure win for football at home

By Carly Lowe October 10, 2022
Branson defeated South Fork 38-8 in the team’s first home game this season.
Girls varsity volleyball gathers during its game against St. Ignatius, Oct. 8, 2022 in Stockton. The team faced four different teams during this year’s Varsity Stockton Classic.

Bulls face foes old and new at Stockton tourney

By Shun Graves October 8, 2022
Girls varsity volleyball faced some familiar foes, as well as new ones, at the Varsity Stockton Classic.
Anna Palfy and Elena Fisher during Branson’s home game against Tamalpais, Oct. 7, 2022. The Bulls won the game in three sets.

Branson pulls another win despite third-set scare

By Shun Graves October 7, 2022
Though Tamalpais attempted to push the girls varsity volleyball game to four sets, Branson finally pulled ahead.
Lizzy Liu makes a shot at the Mill Valley Golf Course, Oct. 6, 2022. Girls varsity golf soundly defeated Tamalpais.

Girls varsity golf improves record, looks ahead

By Herschel Pell October 7, 2022
The team looks forward to a Redwood rematch after defeating Tam.
Eva Lacy jumps for a shot against San Marin, Sept. 30, 2022. In perhaps its swiftest victory this season, Branson girls varsity volleyball soundly defeated San Marin.

Varsity routs San Marin in swiftest victory yet

By Shun Graves September 30, 2022
A 20-point lead in the second set underscored how quickly girls varsity volleyball defeated San Marin.
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