Deputy News Editor

Stephanie K. Baer

An official at the Christian school said the decision to withdraw from the match was based on &#8220;God&#8217;s Word.&#8221;

The Red Devils were ousted from the state tournament by Clovis North in four sets, ending a magical season.

The Academic Athletic Association’s playoffs will begin on Thursday, with Lincoln and Washington hosting semifinal games.

The Red Devils swept Aragon on Saturday night. They’ll travel to Clovis North on Tuesday for a regional final.

Despite illness ravaging through their roster, the Red Devils swept Branham to advance to Saturday&#8217;s Northern California Semifinal.