HIGH SCHOOL PLAYOFFS : San Dieguito Edges Past Patrick Henry

Patrick Henry wasn’t expected to give three-time county champion San Dieguito much of a contest, but the upstart Patriots (8-6) came within an eyelash of the biggest victory in school history Tuesday in the opening round of the San Diego Section 3-A volleyball tournament.

The fourth-seeded Mustangs (11-2) advanced with a 15-7, 15-10, 11-15, 12-15, 15-10 victory, but only after a questionable net violation call gave them the service with Patrick Henry leading in the fifth game.

In other 3-A matches:

Torrey Pines d. Serra--Many felt Serra (8-7) had the toughest seed in the 3-A bracket, but No. 2 Torrey Pines won easily, 16-14, 15-8, 15-5.

Mira Mesa d. Hilltop--Lance Taschner had nine kills and Mike Lopez eight kills and 10 blocks to lead No. 3 Mira Mesa, 15-3, 15-4, 15-9.

Mt. Carmel d. Monte Vista--Mt. Carmel looked to be on the way to an easy victory but was forced to five games before winning, 15-4, 15-10, 8-15, 14-16, 15-9.

In 2-A volleyball:

San Pasqual d. Crawford--The top-seeded Golden Eagles had an easy time with the Colts, 15-4, 15-5, 15-10.

University City d. Bishop’s--The Centurions (11-3) had an easy time with the Knights, 15-3, 15-5, 15-6.

San Diego d. Carlsbad--Abel Salgado led the way with 19 kills as San Diego (13-1) downed Carlsbad, 15-2, 15-9, 15-6.

Oceanside d. St. Augustine--The Pirates upset the fifth-seeded Saints in four games, 12-15, 15-10, 16-14, 15-8, and advanced to face No. 4 Grossmont in Friday’s quarterfinals.

Grossmont d. Francis Parker--The No. 4 Foothillers got big games from Drew Lilyquist, Travis Hume and Jeff Bender in turning back the Lancers, 15-5, 13-15, 15-12, 15-13.

BOYS’ DIVING

Joel Jordan of USDHS won the San Diego Section title with a score of 405.50 at Poway High.