This past weekend, our Delta Valley 12 Blue team made history—earning a bid to the USAV Girls Junior National Championships after an incredible run at the NCVA Regional Championships! Our girls defeated the #30, #19, #11, #5, #3, and #1 seeded teams without dropping a single set, ultimately finishing 2nd overall in Northern California. Most importantly, they handled business and earned their place on one of the biggest stages in youth volleyball. This accomplishment did not happen overnight. Our team is made up of ten dedicated 11-12 year old athletes from the Stockton and Lodi, California area who have spent the entire season putting in the work, making sacrifices, and competing at an exceptionally high level—often against older competition. Throughout the season, these girls continuously challenged themselves by competing up in age divisions while still finding success against older, more experienced teams. Their accomplishments this season include:

•  NCVA Kickstart Tournament — 2nd Place in the 14s Division 
• NCVA California Kickoff — 1st Overall in 12 Open 
• JVA Spring Challenge — 3rd Place in 14 Open 
• NCVA Golden State Classic — 1st Place in the 13s Division 
• NCVA Regional Championships — 2nd Overall and earned a bid to USAV Junior Nationals 
  

Their success is the direct result of countless hours in the gym and an unmatched commitment to growth. Many of these girls voluntarily arrive an hour early to practice just to get extra reps in before attending 3-hour practices three times a week—often followed by additional positional training sessions afterward. Altogether, these young athletes train anywhere from 12-15 hours every single week. Delta Valley Volleyball Club is proud to be one of the longest-standing volleyball clubs in Northern California, with a long history of developing athletes, building confidence, and creating opportunities for young players in our community. This season, our 12 Blue team added another chapter to that legacy by becoming one of the youngest teams in club history to earn a National Championship bid. Now, we need your help getting them there. Traveling to Nationals comes with significant expenses including tournament fees, travel, hotel accommodations, and team costs. We are raising funds to give these athletes an opportunity to compete and experience the competition they have been training for since November. These girls have earned this moment through determination, teamwork, resilience, and countless hours of hard work. Any donation—big or small—helps support these hardworking athletes as they prepare to represent Delta Valley, Stockton/Lodi, and Northern California on the national stage! If you can please donate or share, and thank you for supporting our team, believing in our athletes, and helping these girls chase their dreams. GO DVC!! GO 12 BLUE!!