Boys volleyball captures second consecutive CIF

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The boys volleyball team beat Vahalla 3-0 in the CIF finals on Saturday, May 30, making the boys CIF champions two years in a row.

“This was a really special year because of us being so young and me thinking that it was going to be a rebuilding year,” head coach Patsy Malta said. “For us to win CIF was a great achievement for the boys to rise to the occasion. Since we graduated seven seniors…I didn’t realize that we could win it all. I’m just really glad that it turned out the way it did.”

Even though this season just ended, the team is still planning for next year.

“Our goals for next year are to make sure we keep the teamwork and chemistry together because we’re only losing four seniors,” Malta said. “Things can happen though. It doesn’t mean just because I’m bringing back practically my whole team that we can’t lose.”

For some of the boys, it was their second consecutive CIF title. Junior Nick England had a very unique experience winning CIF last year.

“They were different,” England said. “The first time we won CIF was awesome because my brother was on the team, but I felt more a part of the second. They both mean a lot and are special in different ways.”

For most of the team, it was their first CIF title.

“It was a great feeling winning my first CIF title,” junior Bobby Luft said. “It’s a feeling of accomplishment.”

Usually, the boys’ season ends after their banquet, instead they said “see you tomorrow night.”

Boys volleyball is having a state tournament for the first time this year and being CIF champions, the Sundevils moved on to the first round.

The boys lost in the first round of State to Torrance 1-3.

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