Loyola High School won its seventh CIF-Southern Section boys volleyball title May 29, continuing a tradition that includes former Olympian Sinjin Smith and current coach Mike Boehle.

The Cubs' 25-18, 22-25, 25-22, 25-22 win over Westlake was led by C.J. Schellenberg, Andy McGuire, Jeff Sauce, Matt Thobe and Matt Hiller. Coach Boehle is a former Cub player and pro beach volleyball star, and this year's team finished 22-2.

In track, Bishop Amat's Jasmine Baldwin won the 100- and 200-meter races in the Southern Section Girls Masters Meet held last weekend. In the boys competition, Notre Dame and Serra finished 3-4 in the 400 relay, while Loyola's Mark Matusak was fifth in the 1600 meters.

In softball, Alverno became the only Catholic team to reach the championship round by defeating Woodcrest Christian 1-0 in the Division VI semifinals played June 1. The championship game will be played at Barber Park in Irvine either June 4 or 5.

The Jaguars --- last year's CIF-Southern Section Division VI runner-up --- finished the Horizon League season undefeated, bringing their softball record to 56 straight wins in league play. Coached by Frank Russo, the team includes Sue Capra, Vanessa Cullen, Monique Escamilla, Celina Flores, Rebecca Garcia, Kristine Martin, Paula Morreale, Bryana Pickford, Stephanie Pickford, Erica Ramirez, Katelyn Scott, Elena Soto, Jessica Stewart, Kim Swisher, Veronica Vasquez and Danielle Vega.

Mater Dei was beaten in the Division I semifinals by Pasadena Poly, 3-0 in 8 innings, and St. Paul lost its Division IV semifinal game to Oaks Christian 4-2.

In baseball, Crespi (27-4) earned a berth in the Division III championship game June 5 at Dodger Stadium after it edged La Mirada 7-6 in the semifinals June 1. The Celts --- the only Catholic team to reach the semis --- are led by pitching ace Trevor Plouffe.

In boys tennis, Loyola (20-3) defeated Woodbridge in the Division I semifinals May 27, and will play Harvard-Westlake (20-0) for the championship June 2.