Valley Christian volleyball didn't just hope to go back-to-back this year – they expected to. From the start of the season, the Trojans played with the same steady confidence they carried into last year's title run, and in the 3A State Final, they proved once again why their program has become one of the toughest to beat. Nothing about their championship run was flashy or lucky. It was simply the same identity they had trusted since August: play disciplined, trust each other, and stay true to what works.

All season long, the Trojans were known for tough serving, a defense that refused to let balls drop, and an offense where anyone could score. In the final, that identity showed up exactly when they needed it. Five different hitters finished with major contributions. E. Gregg controlled the back row with 19 digs; A. Venkatesh ran the offense with 32 assists, and S. Wahlin dominated the net with six blocks. Every player did their job, and the team played exactly the way they had all year – steady, connected, and confident.

When asked how they stayed focused on their championship goal, setter Ansley Venkatesh put it simply: "Our goal was to go back-to-back, and we did that by staying disciplined and true to how we played all season. We played together as a team and invited God into every game with us. We went into playoffs with one goal and kept going until the job was done. Super proud of this team." That mindset showed every time they stepped onto the court.

Head Coach Tyler Trathen explained the foundation behind their success, saying, "Developing a culture that can be carried on season to season." And that culture is exactly what showed up under the state lights. In the biggest match of the year, the Trojans didn't panic or try to be something different. They trusted the work they had put in from day one and it paid off point by point.

Winning one state championship is hard. Winning two in a row proves you're building something real. Valley Christian didn't just bring home another trophy – they proved their standard, their culture, and their belief in each other. And the best part is that nothing about this feels like the end. The standard stays.