Ripon Christian had no answer for second-seeded Nevada Union’s prolific front line and stingy defense on Tuesday in a 15-25, 7-25, 15-25 loss in Grass Valley.

Nevada Union (35-14) advanced to the Sac-Joaquin Section Division III final and will encounter No. 1 Ripon on Saturday at Cosumnes River College.

The Miners — led by sophomore Ashley Thompson’s 15 kills, 10 digs and two aces — totaled 38 kills against 12 for No. 6 Ripon Christian (16-16).

Kylie Koolhaas paced the Knights with four kills. Alyssa Hofman had three kills and seven digs. Lauren Mouw collected 12 digs. Rhian Heuvel and Brooklyn Postma contributed six and four assists, respectively.

CharleyAnn Eelkema added eight kills for Nevada Union, and 6-foot-2 middle Ziggi Zirpins had five kills and four blocks. The Foothill Valley League champion Miners begin final-around action at 3 p.m. Saturday.

Ripon Christian’s postseason run continues next week in the NorCal Regional. The Knights will find out their placement on Sunday.

GIRLS GOLF

The season came to an end for two local golfers who competed in the SJS Masters Championships on Monday at The Reserve at Spanos Park.

Ripon junior Cameron Seefeldt finished in 23rd place out of 105 contestants, carding a 12-over-par 84. East Union’s Arianna Pale turned in a 90. It was the second Masters appearance for both.

The top three teams and four individuals advance to the NorCal Regional Tournament set for No. 9 at Poppy Ridge Golf Course in Livermore.

Granite Bay (375) earned the Masters title in dominant fashion and will be joined at NorCal by St. Francis (428) and Oak Ridge (443). All five of Granite Bay’s scorers finished with a 77 or lower. Oak Ridge’s Bella Ransibrahmanakul was low medalist with a 69.

Individual qualifiers are Tracy’s Zara Maryam Shalizi (75), Lodi’s Giana Main (76), Whitney’s Nailah Jackson (77) and Cosumnes Oaks’ Zahnya Vang (78).

GIRLS WATER POLO

Fourth-seeded Ripon (18-5) took care of business in its SJS Division III opener held at Oakdale High, thrashing No. 13 Livingston (10-5), 18-1. Ripon hosts No. 5 El Dorado (17-7) on Thursday at 3 p.m.

In Division II, 10th-seedded Sierra (16-11) squared off with No. 7 Bella Vista (18-10). The result was not available as of press time. The winner takes on No. 2 Rio Americano (15-8) in the quarterfinals.