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SBVC teams in Open Division at Junior Nationals

Thursday, May 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Phoebe Madsen sets for 14-Smack. (Photo)

Two teams from the Santa Barbara Volleyball Club - 18-Smack and 15-Smack - have received at-large bids for the Open Division of the Junior Nationals in Columbus, Ohio.“I think the coaching staff knew early on that we were an Open level team," said 18-Smack coach Jason Donnelly. "We barely missed out on earning the bid at the So Cal Qualifier, but our overall record against the Open field made it nearly impossible for us to not be considered for an At-Large spot. It’s been a stressful … [Read more...]

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SBVC’s 14-Smack, 13-Smack move up divisions

Friday, May 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
SBVC's Julia Fay makes a perfect pass for team 12-Smack. (Sean Robertson Photos)

SBVC'S WEEKLY REPORT: On Saturday in Anaheim, The 14-Smack team had an outstanding day in Division 3 on a comeback mission to move back up to Division 2. Having a significant lead in most of the sets, the team managed to stay focused and outplay their opponent.The team beat Impact 14-Craig, LAVA-South 14-Casey, and Sports Shack 14-1 to take first in pool play. The team then won the playoff round to move them up to Division 2 beating Protégé 14-Nike 25-13, 25-19.“Lourda Weger, Peyton … [Read more...]

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SBVC’s 18-Smack team wins pool in Anaheim

Thursday, April 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
16-Blue's Kelsey Fimlaid attempts for a block

Competing in Division I, Santa Barbara Volley Club's 18-Smack team won its pool to go on and compete in the first two playoff rounds this weekend in Anaheim. The 18-Blue team, 16-Smack and 16-Blue team also competed in the tournament.The 18-Smack team beat Surf City 18-Craig, Rancho Valley 18-Premier,and Bakersfield Jamba 18-Tom to win the pool.The team also took down Sports Shack 18-Asics (25-11, 25-17) and Long Beach 18-Rockstar (26-24) in the first two playoff rounds before a one set … [Read more...]

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Busy weekend for SBVC in Anaheim

Monday, April 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Tatum Vedder

Several teams from the Santa Barbara Volleyball Club competed at the American Sports Center in Anaheim on the weekend of April 13-14.Starting on Saturday, the 14-Smack had a roller coaster of a day placing 3rd in its pool in division 2.“At times we struggled and other times we were flawless,” Coach Greg Novak mentioned. “Emily Robertson was steady in the back row, while Lourda Weger shined on the outside.”The team entered into a nail-biter playoff match against Wave 14-Janna … [Read more...]

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SBVC 16-Blue wins division at SCVA mandatory

Thursday, April 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Hope Stewart was a standout performer for the SBVC 16-Blue team on Saturday in Long Beach. (Jourdi Dewerd Photo)

Santa Barbara Volleyball Club's girls 16s teams competed in last weekend's SCVA mandatory tournament in Long Beach and Anaheim. The 16-Blue team won in division 4 and will move up to division 3 in the next tournament.In the Goldmine gym of CSU Long Beach, Dillan Bennett’s 16-Blue team started in a two way tie for first, taking second in their Division 4 pool by beating TCA 16-Black and Edge 16-Black before losing to T-Street 16-Katie.With a successful morning behind them, the team … [Read more...]

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SBVC players stay busy during break from school

Wednesday, March 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment

It may be spring break for schools, but there’s no break for the teams from the Santa Barbara Volleyball Club. They were busy playing in Southern California Volleyball Association tournaments over the weekend.The 15-Smack team finished second overall in its Division 1 tourney in Anaheim, beating nemesis Club West in its first match of pool play, but losing to them in the finals.The 15-Smack opened with a 2-set barnburner to Club West 15-National. The team trailed the entire first set, … [Read more...]

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SBVC 18-Smack fall short in Junior Nationals qualifier

Friday, March 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment

The Santa Barbara Volleyball Club’s 18-Smack team just missed qualifying for the USA Volleyball Junior Nationals.In the deciding match for a berth in the national tournament, the 18-Smack lost a tough three-setter against Coast, 27-29, 25-21, 14-16.The team went 7-2 during the tournament.The 18-Blue team competed in the 18s Club division and went 4-5 to finish 51 out of 130 teams.   The 16-Smack, competing among 43 teams in the 16s open division, finished middle of the pack at … [Read more...]

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SBVC 15-Smack pull through in playoffs

Thursday, March 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Teetering on relegation, the Santa Barbara Volleyball Club’s 15-Smack went 2-1 in the playoffs and finished 10th at a Southern California Volleyball Association tournament in San Diego to remain in Division 1.Santa Barbara went 1-2 in pool play, forcing it into the “death match” playoff round. The team lost its opening match to LAVA 15-Brad 25-15, 25-27, 10-15 and then beat Temecula Valley 15-1 in 3 sets. The team ended pool play with a nail-biter agains Club West 15-Elite, losing the … [Read more...]

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Unbeaten record vaults SBVC 14-Smack to Division 2

Thursday, March 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment

The Santa Barbara Volleyball Club’s 14-Smack team went undefeated in their Southern California Volleyball Association tournament on Sunday and was elevated to Division 2.Playing at Cal State Fullerton, the 14-Smack beat Long Beach 13-Mizuno, LAVA-North 14-Ray and Sunshine 13-South Bay in pool play, and swept LAVA-South 14-Casey 25-11 and 25-14 in the playoff round.“The entire team was on a mission to do well and outplay their opponent,” said coach Greg Novak. “Tough serving by … [Read more...]

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SBVC 16-Smack sweep qualifying pool to earn Division 1 status

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Mackenzie Goss (88) and Emily Allen of the SBVC 15-Smack combine to stuff a Club Sunshine hitter in a Division 1 match. (Photo by Steven Goss)

The Santa Barbara Volleyball Club’s 16-Smack earned Division 1 status by going 3-0 in pool play in the final Southern California Volleyball Association qualifying tournament in Anaheim.The team beat Saddleback Valley 16-Trazi 25-10, 25-16, Orange County 16-Blue 25-13 25-18, and Westside Warriors 25-18, 25-20.“The girls had incredible energy and teamwork throughout the day,” coach Jake Hong said. “Everyone played a critical part at one point during the day and stepped up when the … [Read more...]

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SBVC 18-Smack go 9-1 at Las Vegas Invitational

Thursday, February 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Kristen Berlo shined against competition from around the country, and the Santa Barbara Volleyball Club’s 18-Smack team went 9-1 at the three-day Las Vegas Invitational.The tournament draws teams from all over the country, and is attended by several college recruiters.The 18-Smack suffered its only loss against Texas Advantage 18-Black in the “challenge” match to get into the top 16 of the Open Division. The team placed 17th and won the Bronze A bracket by beating Coast 18-Ozhan … [Read more...]

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18-Smack, 15-Smack earn berths in Division 1 for SCVA season

Tuesday, February 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Dani Rottman (8) and Kristen Berlo combine on a block from the SBVC 18-Smack. (Photo by Suzanne Rottman)

Two teams from the Santa Barbara Volleyball Club will start the Southern California Volleyball Association regular season in the highest division after taking first in their final qualifying pool in the gold bracket.The 18-Smack and 15-Smack both went 3-0 over the weekend to earn spots in Division 1.The 18-Smack beat Tustin VBC 17-Mark, Club Troy 17-Leslie, Coast 18-2 all in two set matches.“We reached our goal of starting in Division 1," coach Jason Donnelly said. "While we … [Read more...]

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